HORIZON 2020 - The world's most advanced bionic hand

This bionic hand is a direct result of 10 years of EU-(and national) funded research. This science-fiction like prototype was tested with the help of amputee Dennis Aabo Sørensen who said "To feel what you're doing again is an amazing feeling. It's so close to be like a natural hand".

date: 06/11/2014

Scientists from 29 institutions belonging to 7 EU countries have been working together for 10 years to develop a prosthetic hand providing a sense of touch acute enough to handle an egg. This technology is now further developed in NEBIAS FET project.

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Denmark Italy Switzerland

Related H2020 sections

FET Proactive Future and emerging technologies

Related Research areas

Funding Researchers ICT Research & Innovation