July 16, 2024
Researchers at the University of Cambridge, UK, created a robotic thumb called the ‘Third Thumb’, which can improve manual dexterity and help people perform tasks with greater efficiency. This prosthetic thumb is fastened in the opposite direction of the user’s real thumb and can be used to perform a variety of tasks that the user would be unable to perform with one hand. The thumb’s movements are controlled by pressure sensors kept underneath the user’s left and right toes. This technology has the potential to aid people with disabilities by improving their carrying and grasping abilities. It can also improve the productivity of doctors, labourers and other professionals who depend on their manual dexterity to work. 
Watch this video to learn how the Third Thumb works
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