Bionic arm capable of playing the piano developed to mimic the human hand

A bionic arm capable of handling eggs and playing the piano developed to mimic the human hand could'speed up the introduction of robots into our every day lives'. Developer Dr Hyunmin Do from the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials says the incredibly dexterous hand is also able to pour water and handle scissors. The device consists of four fingers, each with three joints - making them as flexible as a human hand but with a stronger grip. It uses 12 motors to enable it to move in various directions and the grip can be changed depending on the item it is holding or manipulating. The team say it could be used in factories or industry and will allow robots to'physically interact with the world in a more meaningful way'.