Artificial hand reproduces human gestures using memory written into light-responsive polymers

Researchers at Eindhoven University of Technology have created soft, light-responsive polymers that can 'learn' and store memory. This material allows an artificial hand to mimic natural human gestures by processing light and electrical signals.
Why it matters
This breakthrough in soft robotics and smart materials could lead to more intuitive human-machine interfaces and advanced prosthetic technology.
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