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Why Robot Arms Can't Solder a Circuit Board
After 125 episodes cataloging what robots can't do with soft, slippery, or irregular objects, Lucas and Luna turn to electronics manufacturing. Soldering a circuit board seems perfect for a precision machine — yet flextronics and contract manufacturers still rely on human hands for rework and low-volume runs. The hosts break down why a seemingly mechanical task involves real-time thermal feedback, joint inspection, and a dexterity that current grippers and vision systems can't match. They trace the problem to the physics of molten solder, the limits of force-torque sensors, and a…
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