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dexterous

[dek-struhs, -ster-uhs] / ˈdɛk strəs, -stər əs /


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Increasingly dexterous robots have proven themselves capable of performing choreographed dances, participating in races, and even able to land backflips.

From Barron's ● May 29, 2026

The company’s founders also founded an independent startup called Sharpa, which has demonstrated impressive progress in robotic dexterous hands, they note.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 25, 2026

The challenge of developing a robust, dexterous and affordable hand was underlined by Tesla-boss Elon Musk, when he spoke at the All-In Summit in Los Angeles in September of last year.

From BBC ● Feb. 12, 2026

Nuts require dexterous hands to handle and access.

From Slate ● Jan. 25, 2026

She could not bend the last two fingers on her left hand, and the others would never again be dexterous.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin


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