MetaLimbs strap on robot gives you an extra pair of hands

This robot is willing to offer a hand, or even two. Japanese researchers have unveiled a set of robotic arms that straps on a user's back to help them with physical limitations when carrying out complex tasks. Called MetaLimbs, the mechanical set of arms is powered by the motion of the wearer's feet and knees via bending sensors that are mapped on the wearer's limbs. Japanese researchers have unveiled a set of robotic arms that straps on a user's back to help them with physical limitations when carrying out complex tasks When the wearer curls their toes, the robotic hand will close – allowing them to easily grab an object off of the table or move something from one spot to the next. The team has also added sensors that allow the user to feel haptic sensation on their feet.