From Futurism · Frank Landymore · · 50s
Robotic Hand Walks on Fingertips Like Addams Family Character
ETH Zurich researchers built a robotic hand that walks on its fingertips, plays games, and operates independently.
In brief
ETH Zurich researchers built a robotic hand that walks on its fingertips, plays games, and operates independently. A human-like robotic hand can walk on its own, navigate surfaces, and interact with objects without a host robot. Originally reported by Futurism.
Walking Hand Created
ETH Zurich researchers built a robotic hand that walks on its fingertips, navigates surfaces, and plays Sokoban.
“A robotic hand with its own mobility could operate in confined workspaces without requiring the arm that normally carries it to follow.”
How It Walks
The hand uses reinforcement learning to walk on uneven surfaces while balancing on its fingers.
Game Play
The hand pressed arrow keys to complete a Sokoban puzzle while maintaining balance.
Real-World Use
The hand can navigate multiple surfaces and interact with objects without a host robot.
“Giving robotic hands their own mobility could make future robots more versatile in the spaces and interfaces built for people.”
Why It Works
Researchers trained the hand using reinforcement learning to walk on its fingers without modifying the hand's structure.
The main idea
A human-like robotic hand can walk on its own, navigate surfaces, and interact with objects without a host robot.
