SMRTR Science & EngineeringMar 8, 2026Science News

Robots with fingernails can grasp thin edges

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Researchers created a three-fingered robotic hand with rigid fingernails on soft fingertips that significantly improved grip strength and precision for tasks like peeling fruit and picking up objects.

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