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A robotic hand has been developed which allows friends and family to hold hands with their loved ones over the internet. The cyber-hand plugs into a computer and communicates with an electronic wristband to allow people talking over the internet to experience the sensation of touch.
The hand can grip and shake and give the signs for 'OK' and 'peace' and is expected to go on sale later this year. It also picks up the strength of the hand movement and is capable of giving a weak or a firm handshake.
But the developers say the tool is currently incapable of more intricate or delicate movements - ruling it out for anyone wanting to get more intimate and touchy-feely with other people online.
However, they say it is only a matter of time and money before the hand will be able to produce a much wider range of sophisticated and intricate movements.
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