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Study shows robotic third thumb enhances dexterity across diverse users, highlights need for inclusive design

- By Nuadox Crew -

Researchers at the University of Cambridge (UK) demonstrated that the Third Thumb, a robotic prosthetic, can be quickly mastered by a diverse range of people, enhancing manual dexterity.

Their study emphasizes the importance of inclusive design to ensure that new technologies benefit everyone, including marginalized communities.

The Third Thumb, controlled by foot pressure sensors, was tested on 596 participants aged 3 to 96, showing that nearly all could use it effectively within a minute.

Performance varied but showed no gender or handedness bias. The study underscores the need for early-stage inclusivity in developing wearable technologies to ensure accessibility and functionality for a wide range of users.

Video: "Testing the Third Thumb" by University of Cambridge, YouTube.

Read more at University of Cambridge

Header image credit: Dani Clode Design & The Plasticity Lab.

Scientific paper: Clode, D & Dowdall, L et al. Assessing First Time Usability of a Hand Augmentation Device in a Large Sample of Diverse Users. Science Robotics; 29 May 2024; DOI: 10.1126/scirobotics.adk5183

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Researchers have developed a new type of hologram, known as "metaholograms," capable of projecting multiple high-fidelity images free of crosstalk. This breakthrough paves the way for next-generation technologies including virtual/augmented reality (AR/VR) displays, information storage, and image encryption. The work is published in the journal eLight. Metaholograms offer several advantages over traditional holograms, including broader operational bandwidth, higher imaging resolution, wider viewing angle, and more compact size. However, a major challenge for metaholograms has been their limited information capacity that only allows to project a few independent images.

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“Metaholograms” – Scientists Have Developed a New, Better Type of Hologram https://scitechdaily.com/metaholograms-scientists-have-developed-a-new-better-type-of-hologram/