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EPFL Unveils Versatile Robotic Hand for Diverse Uses

1/24/2026

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  • Researchers at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) have developed a detachable robotic hand.
  • The spider-like device navigates tight spaces and can grip objects in both directions.
  • It can grasp up to four objects simultaneously and crawl while carrying items.
  • The design is inspired by nature and could support industrial, exploratory, and disaster recovery use.
  • The study was published on January 20 in Nature Communications.