Why are the hydraulic cylinders filled with water instead of air?
The hydraulic cylinders are filled with water because the compressibility of water is lower than that of air, making the hand more powerful. When air is used, some force is lost because the air compresses. Water transmits force more efficiently between the cylinders.
From the official Thames Mega Cyborg Hand manual, page 21
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