Dexterous robot hand learns the delicate art of silk embroidery
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“A synthetic robot hand has been trained by a master embroiderer to perform the intricate 2,500-year-old craft of Suzhou silk embroidery. The machine is capable of splitting silk strands, threading needles, and stitching fabric.”
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