Patent ID: 7296835

Claim:
A robotic apparatus having a mechanical hand for manipulating objects comprising: a plurality of articulated and removable digits, each digit having a plurality of phalanges; wherein a plurality of shafts are provided, one shaft between each phalange, connecting each phalange; a single pulley residing in each digit; a set of cables within each digit, at least some cables of each set of cables engaged about its respective pulley and shafts; a cable housing provided about the cables and wherein each set of cables within each digit comprises at least seven cables including a ligament cable; and a power supply providing movement to the robotic apparatus; wherein the mechanical hand moves by the power supply engaging a pull upon or push upon one or more cables, exerting a force upon a pulley and/or one or more phalanges allowing for the mechanical hand to manipulate with dexterity, control and strength.