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Robotic hand helps pianists overcome “ceiling effect”

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A robotic exoskeleton hand could help pianists overcome a "ceiling effect" in fine-tuned motor skills.

Researchers used a custom-made robotic hand capable of moving individual fingers on the right hand independently, flexing and extending the joints as needed.

A total of 118 pianists participated in three experiments.

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semi-formal

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English

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57

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