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god hand robot ready to get you with his kung-fu grip

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Give your robot a hand (or two) with these incredibly complex mechanical digits from Japan’s Crafthouse. Instead of the typical grippers you might find on a hobby robot, Crafthouse’s servo-controlled GOD HANDs give miniature robots a set of flexible digits that work much like their human masters’ appendages.

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September 7th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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build your own robot kit from japan

Kondo KHR-2HV Robot Kit

[UPDATE 10/31/2006: The Kondo KHR-2HV Robot is now available from importer AudioCubes.]
For those adventurous types, the Kondo KHR-2HV is a complete kit to build your own autonomous walking robot.
The robot features 17 servo motors to control arm, leg and head movements and a lightweight aluminum alloy frame. You can program the robot’s movements…

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October 9th, 2006 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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