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Why Robot Hands Drop a Screwdriver Mid-Twist
In this episode of The Robotics Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore a surprisingly stubborn problem in industrial robotics: why robot arms still can't drive a screw reliably. From torque control to the subtle physics of a worn Phillips head, they break down what makes screwing so hard for machines, and how a new wave of force-sensing wrists and adaptive algorithms is finally changing the game. Along the way, they discuss real-world lessons from automotive assembly lines, the economics of automation payback, and why the last 10 percent of a screw turn is the hardest part. If you've ever…
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