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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Amazing Exoskeleton Can Teach Hands To Play Complex Piano Pieces
Caption: Scientists at Sony Computer Science Laboratories (Sony CSL) have developed a groundbreaking exoskeleton that can train the complex, high-speed hand and finger movements of pianists. Highly skilled individuals such as musicians, athletes, and surgeons continually refine their abilities, yet even after years of rigorous practice, progress can plateau. The methods for overcoming these barriers have long remained elusive. Sony CSL's research team has designed an innovative exoskeleton robot that moves each of the five fingers independently and at high speed. This device allows pianists to experience intricate and rapid finger movements beyond their natural capabilities. Remarkably, when one hand was trained using the robot, both the trained and untrained hands demonstrated improvements in skill. It allowed highly trained pianists to experience movements they could not otherwise perform. These results persisted even after the exoskeleton was removed, indicating a lasting enhancement in skill. Scientific advancements have significantly influenced sports training - this research offers musicians the same ability to develop their artistry without being constrained by physical limitations.
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