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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: 'Terminator' Hand Built With Lab-Grown Muscles Brings Sci-Fi Closer To Reality
Caption: Scientists in Japan have developed a robotic hand eerily reminiscent of The Terminator. The innovation marks a major step toward realistic prosthetics, moving us closer to sci-fi-style robotic limbs. Developed by the University of Tokyo and Waseda University, the hand is powered by lab-grown human muscle tissue rolled into sushi-like structures. The robotic hand can grasp objects, flex its fingers, and even form a scissor gesture with impressive dexterity. Electrical currents control the muscles, letting the hand flex, grasp, and execute precise movements like picking up a pipette tip. But even this robotic hand gets tired - after 10 minutes of use, the muscle tissue fatigues but recovers after an hour of rest. For now, the hand must stay submerged in liquid to move smoothly - but full independence could be just around the corner.
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