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Robotic arm a big help for wounded Bangladesh protesters

By Sheikh Sabiha Alam 5 hours ago
SQUEEZING rubber-covered robotic prosthetic hands, Bangladesh protesters wounded during the deadly revolution to topple autocratic leader Sheikh Hasina test out replacement arms for their lost limbs.
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