London, Oct 18 (PTI) You can say it's straight from a science fiction, but scientists are on track to develop in reality a robot which they claim can be used by British army to diffuse deadly roadside bombs in war zones.

Bomb disposal troops, well away from the device, will wear a cyberglove linked remotely to the robot which will copy their hand movements to defuse an explosive, according to the British scientists.

The limb is manoeuvred by 20 tiny motors and is so sensitive that it can even tenderly handle soft fruit without leaving a mark.

"The benefits are obvious and a lot of people are very excited by this piece of kit.