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Experimental Bionic Hand

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In a huge leap forward for individuals with prosthetic limbs, European scientists have created a bionic hand with instantaneous sensory feedback. In a recently published study, the group detailed their experiment in which a patient was able to distinguish the shape and feel of objects using the experimental bionic device.

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