The third thumb is a device that is easier to get used to than expected, according to tests conducted on a wide audience. in position.
The third thumb, created by British designer Danielle Clode for her master’s project at the Royal College of Art in London. It has been on the agenda since 2017. The finger, which has a structure that is not overly complex and uses some parts produced with a 3D printer, These days, it is making a splash with the results of a research shared by Cambridge University. The University’s Plasticity Laboratory tested Dani Clode’s robotic third thumb device at the Royal Society Summer Exhibition and He found that using the finger was surprisingly easy. As part of the special event held, many people, young and old, tried the finger, It is controlled by a pressure-sensing sensor placed on the foot. The finger that those who try it quickly become accustomed to controlling or using, It allows many operations that are not normally possible to be performed with one hand. It is hoped that the device, when made more advanced in the future, can be used not only to increase the abilities of healthy users, but also to assist people with reduced dexterity. Once it is made commercially available, it can also be worn on both hands.