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MIT Optical Project Gives Robot Dexterity A Shot In The Arm

MIT's robotic optics lab has automated its experiments, freeing scientists to study materials and explore quantum applications, according to Forbes contributor John Werner. The project aims to improve robot dexterity for optical research work.

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MIT Optical Project Gives Robot Dexterity A Shot In The Arm
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By John Werner, ContributorSource:

Forbes Innovation MIT’s robotic optics lab automates experiments, freeing scientists to study materials and explore quantum applications.

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