dexterous
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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
“It’s an incredibly difficult thing, especially to create a hand that is as dexterous and capable as the human hand,” said Tesla CEO Elon Musk during an October earnings call.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 27, 2025
Someday they could, in theory, pick up a welder or a grinding tool, but making them dexterous enough is a huge challenge.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025
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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