Behold the claw! - PHOTO

With frightening power it clamps the roof of the green Panda and uses its superhuman robot strength to hold it aloft.With frightening power it squeezes the vehicle's frame as if it were no stronger than paper, smashing through the windows and crumpling the body work.RoboHand is the attraction that has been dazzling audiences at the Maker Faire UK, a science technology and arts and craft extravaganza at Newcastle's Life Science Centre. The vast contraption is 30 times larger than an average human hand, with an arm measuring eight meters and weighing in at six tons.Hydraulically powered fingers give the hand enough strength to crush almost anything put before it.Originally commissioned for the 2007 Robodock Festival in the Netherlands, Robohand is the brain-child of American artist Christian Ristow. It was built from recycled scrap-metal and due to its huge size, was destined for a return to the junk yard following its festival appearance.But after its owners made modifications, Robohand is now a sustainable and transportable art object which tours internationally.As well as cars, objects set to face its mangling power during the festival include washing machines, oil drums, wardrobes and pianos.The two day festival is expected to draw in around 10,000 visitors.Design, engineering and science fans can expect a range of other attractions including an eco-friendly pink wheelie bin giant, 3D printers and a fire breathing dragon.(dailymail.co.uk) ANN.Az