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One of the challenges of robotic arms is that they aren't very precise and can damage the objects they are handling. This is an inflatable arm developed by iRobot's research organization that's designed for handling objects, such as door knobs. Being inflatable means it can conform to the shape of an object to get a better grip.

May 1, 2012 7:33 AM PDT

Photo by: Martin LaMonica/CNET

| Caption by: Martin LaMonica

 

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