Rise of the killer robots? Scientists develop an indestructible robotic hand that can withstand being pounded by pistons or bashed with a hammer

A huge, super-fast indestructible robot hand might seem like a terrifying prop from a science-fiction film. But this hefty 4.1kg (9.9lbs) hand is very real and is already being used to develop the next generation of AI robots. Designed by UK-based Shadow Robot Company, this three-fingered claw can go from fully open to closed in just 500 milliseconds. However, the robot hand is still tough enough to resist being bashed with hammers or pounded by pistons. That toughness is designed to help the hand survive the rigorous and often destructive process of teaching AI how to interact with the world.