While the human hand, with four fingers and opposable thumb, is pretty darn awesome, it still falls woefully short when it comes to some tasks -- such as opening a soda bottle or peeling a banana. MIT ...

Robo-fingers could help humans get a grip. A new type of wearable robot pairs two tonglike digits with a wrist brace to give a person the dexterity of a seven-fingered hand. After slipping on the ...

MIT researchers have developed a cyborg-like hand assistant that attaches robotic fingers to your wrist, giving new meaning to the term "magic fingers." Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers ...

Earlier this month, we heard about an MIT project in which test subjects were equipped with an extra set of robotic arms in order to help them perform tasks. While the technology is certainly ...