Abstract: The second generation Robonaut hand has many advantages over its predecessor. This mechatronic device is more dexterous and has improved force control and sensing giving it the capability to ...

Newly discovered African fossils lend a hand to suspicions that an ancient hominid outside our own genus, Homo, made and used stone and bone tools. Even with recovered foot fossils, Mongle’s team ...

Archaeologists found 1.5-million-year-old hand fossils belonging to an ape-like early human relative. The shape of the bones suggest that their owner, a species called Paranthropus boisei, was capable ...

One of the few things that separates us humans from the animals is our use of tools, and even some of the animals are catching onto the concept of using the environment to help accomplish tasks. While ...

Black Sabbath's farewell concert is happening now at the Birmingham festival Back To The Beginning. The four original members are doing one last performance together, and bands are paying homage to ...

Amazon has daily deals on tools for DIYers and home renovators. Discounted tools include mini chainsaws, paint sprayers and items from brands like Dremel, DeWalt and Ryobi. Some deals are under $30, ...

Telescoping equipment helps a person to stay in the power zone when they work, and spend less time using their smaller muscle groups. The lack of strain and repetitive motion in those problem areas ...

They then bought hand-checkering tools and checkered his first stock. “I remember thinking at the time, ‘Hey, this is pretty cool,’" he said. "It was pretty rudimentary stuff, but we loved it.” But ...

Weeds are a perennial problem in the garden, popping up on the veg patch, in between plants in borders and in containers, and weeding is one of the gardeners most regular jobs. Digging them up, roots ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The humble hand tool is often overlooked in favor of a powered alternative. Why reach for a ratchet and socket when you can rip a fastener off ...