When Robbins was five, he was able to stop wearing leg braces, and, as he grew up, he developed an uncanny degree of dexterity.
The basic yarn is that of the human hand working on an almost supernaturally tiny scale, performing miraculous feats of dexterity that result in what, at its best, seems like a universe in miniature.
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Like the MK1, which I discussed last year, the MK2 features a significant amount of dexterity, making it a good tool for military and other purposes where a human might be at risk for significant harm.
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While we had the doctor at our disposal, we thought we'd ask how the exoskeleton manages such a blend of dexterity, agility and strength that it can both boot around soccer balls and lift 200 pounds with ease.
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When he arrived in New York City, he immediately got to play with such famous bandleaders as Horace Silver, Art Blakey, Joe Henderson, Gil Evans and Stan Getz, all of whom recognized the dexterity and musicality of the young Clarke.
The device can be utilized by people with different types of physical and dexterity related problems.
The dexterity of the robot makes it a good candidate to help save the lives of soldiers.
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The company also is trying to improve the dexterity of the robots' hands.
But even if budget cuts force the military to not pursue this technology, it seems to me that the combination of modularity and dexterity makes the Mk 1 ideal for civilian applications.
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But unlike Lady Gaga, Fan Bingbing can weave in and out of an edgy Jean Paul Gaultier dress or a challenging Alexander McQueen number and into a classic and beautiful Valentino dress with the dexterity of a racecar driver.
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Nine years after taking effective control of the Indonesian government, the former assistant bank clerk had used a wily combination of military muscle and political dexterity to stand alone as the guardian of his country's destiny.
Ballroom dancers tend to roll and pivot on the edges of their feet, using a series of muscles and tendons to achieve a balance and dexterity honed with years of practice.
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The traditional China engraved block printing technique requires the collaboration of half a dozen craftspeople possessed of printing expertise, dexterity and team spirit.
He was tempted by one short one from Sidebottom, and a lady of mature years showed admirable dexterity to take cover before the ball thudded into the wall above her head.
Large side buttons along the right side of the frame allow for greater dexterity while wearing gloves.
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He plays many pieces with remarkable speed and dexterity, including a version of "Take the A Train" that races along the tracks.
Mike Huckabee, a former governor of Arkansas, combines Mrs Palin's small-town Christian appeal with an arsenal of self-deprecating jokes and impressive verbal dexterity.
One woman had enough dexterity to pick up a cup and take a sip of coffee through a straw.
"They were using devices that detect breakdown in dexterity and accelerometers but they had also recorded the voices of around 50 patients with Parkinson's, " explained Mr Little.
He dropped his fledgling career as a cabinetmaker years ago, a symptom of moving to New York and leaving his shop behind, his dexterity now devoted to chainsawing on weekends at the gothic-revival cottage near Newburgh that he shares with his wife Fenella, a physician.
The hand offers "unparalleled dexterity and control, enabling wearers to more easily perform activities of daily living and thus increase their quality of life, " said Ian Stevens, CEO of Touch Bionics.
But what I found as fascinating as the gold adornments and accessories was the pure physical dexterity and ingenuity that had to go into their creation and that of other, more prosaic objects.
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From vulcanism to the extinction of species to global climate change and on to creation itself, she tackles complex topics with dexterity.
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