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    The most sensitive and durable robot hand yet created

    When Google DeepMind wanted a robotic hand for their latest project in AI machine learning, they turned to Shadow Robot. This latest creation isn’t just one of the most sensitive and dexterous robotic hands yet created, but it’s sufficiently robust to endure impacts that have destroyed previous designs.
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    Meet MIRA, a miniaturized robotic-assisted surgery system

    Advancements in RAS (robotic-assisted surgery) systems have led to a small robot that allows surgeons to obtain full multi-quadrant access without the need for docking and re-docking a large, cumbersome external platform.
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    Technical assistance systems: High-tech and sport combined

    The Cybathlon 2024 is just around the corner and the newcomer team RISE from the Technical University of Berlin is working flat out to finalize its exoskeleton for paraplegics: a current look at the progress, challenges and cooperation with partners.
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    From Competition to Daily Life: This University Team from Osaka Aims to Improve Wheelchair Technology

    The team from Osaka Electro-Communication University will participate in the competition in 2024 for the second time after 2020. The team leader is convinced that their wheelchair has an important advantage.
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    Finally On-Site Again: maxon and the Cybathlon

    Impressive technology and a wealth of emotions: This is the Cybathlon, which will take place from October 25 to 27 near Zurich, Switzerland. Here you can read everything you need to know about the competition.
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    Newcomers from TU Berlin are entering with their own exoskeleton

    The RISE team from Germany is making its debut at the Cybathlon in 2024. In a conversation with team leader Lukas Schneidewind, we discuss the challenges and future of assistive technology.
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    SmartArM: Changing Perceptions of Prosthesis Wearers

    The SmartArM represents the pinnacle of current arm prosthesis technology. Developed by a dedicated French research team, it has undergone significant improvements since its initial launch.
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    Flexible communication within a mechatronic system

    maxon develops and produces multi-axis control modules for precise positioning and synchronization of drives. These can be quickly integrated into existing systems. We discussed this and other advantages with Fabian Vogel, Managing Director at zub.  
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    6 ways the new maxon website enhances your experience

    Complexity is not a foreign concept for maxon, but rather part of our daily business. And because our commitment to quality, precision, and the best service also applies to our website, we continuously optimize user-friendliness. In this story, you will read how we proceeded in the development of the new website.
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