bimanual
adjective
bi·man·u·al
(ˌ)bī-ˈman-yə-wəl 
-yəl
: done with or requiring the use of both hands
bimanually
adverb
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The system enables manipulation in 7 degrees of freedom (DoF) and offers the ability to reposition objects in hand and to perform tasks that usually require bimanual systems.
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IEEE Spectrum, 23 Jan. 2023
Demonstrates head tracking, stereo vision, fine manipulation, bimanual manipulation, safe impedance control, and navigation.
—IEEE Spectrum, 20 Jan. 2023
Maybe not designed for bimanual tasks, but still, pretty cool!
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 Feb. 2020
This video presents an unobtrusive bimanual teleoperation setup with very low weight, consisting of two Vive visual motion trackers and two Myo surface electromyography bracelets.
—IEEE Spectrum, 20 Jan. 2023
Once that’s done, your doctor will conduct a bimanual exam to study your reproductive organs.
—Kristin Canning, SELF, 24 Apr. 2018
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IEEE Spectrum, 23 Jan. 2023
Demonstrates head tracking, stereo vision, fine manipulation, bimanual manipulation, safe impedance control, and navigation.
—IEEE Spectrum, 20 Jan. 2023
Maybe not designed for bimanual tasks, but still, pretty cool!
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 Feb. 2020
This video presents an unobtrusive bimanual teleoperation setup with very low weight, consisting of two Vive visual motion trackers and two Myo surface electromyography bracelets.
—IEEE Spectrum, 20 Jan. 2023
Once that’s done, your doctor will conduct a bimanual exam to study your reproductive organs.
—Kristin Canning, SELF, 24 Apr. 2018
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bimanual
adjective
bi·man·u·al
(ˈ)bī-ˈman-yə(-wə)l
: done with or requiring the use of both hands
a bimanual pelvic examination
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