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Why Robot Hands Still Can't Grip a Slippery Fish
In this episode of The Robotics Podcast, Lucas and Luna dive into the surprisingly hard problem of robotic grippers handling wet, slippery, and deformable objects—using fresh fish as the test case. They explore the physics of surface friction, the role of microtextures inspired by gecko feet, and why adding more sensors isn't always the answer. The discussion touches on real-world applications in seafood processing plants, where labor shortages are pushing automation, and explains why a fish fillet is the nightmare scenario for a robot. Learn how engineers are tackling this with novel…
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