NASA and GM are currently working on a tool for astronauts which should make working in space a little easier. Meet the K-glove AKA the Robo-glove. This wearable tool is designed to minimize the physical force required to operate machinery in space. By use of pressure sensors, synthetic tendons and a power supply similar to those of cordless drills, astronauts can exert less force while working, which in turn means they can complete more work before getting tired.
The idea is pretty neat, however I think there's a lot that can be improved upon. For more details about the Robo-glove, check out this page on GM's website.
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