"Danger, Will Robinson!" Ah, the slow, stately (fictional) robots of my youth.
Well, if you think Walt Frazier had quick hands (newer humans can fit in their own reference frame), take a look at this compilation of robot hands that are ready to kick your ass at any hand-to-eye sport you can name.
(Fast robotic hands video)
Now that you are amazed, take a look at this fact-filled video from the same group.
Humanoid Robots Tickle The Ivories
'The massive feet working the pedals, arms and hands flashing and glinting...' - Herbert Goldstone, 1953.
Golf Ball Test Robot Wears Them Out
"The robot solemnly hit a ball against the wall, picked it up and teed it, hit it again, over and again...' - Frederik Poh, 1954.
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