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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jamel Smith

New robot could help ‘revolutionise’ breast cancer checks

George Jenkinson

A new robot created by the University of Bristol could potentially help diagnose breast cancer earlier and “revolutionise” checks for women.

The Bristol Robotics Laboratory team has developed a hand-like device with sensors that uses human-like force to examine breasts and detect lumps at greater depths.

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