A paper in Nature Communications describes a detachable robotic hand that can crawl and grab objects. The design enables tasks such as retrieving objects beyond normal reach and performing multi-object handling, offering potential applications in industrial, service, and exploratory robotics. Link to the research in the comments. | Nature Portfolio

This robotic hand can detach from its arm, crawl across surfaces, and grab objects on its own, reminding "Thing" from The Addams Family. Designed by engineers at EPFL, it hints at a future where robot parts operate independently in tight or hazardous spaces. | Interesting Engineering