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Why Robot Hands Cant Handle Wet Objects
Lucas and Luna dive into one of robotics' most overlooked challenges: handling wet, slippery, or lubricated objects. They explore why moisture breaks traditional grip models, how companies like Soft Robotics and OnRobot are approaching the problem with novel materials and sensing, and why the solution may require rethinking robot hands from the ground up. Drawing on specific examples from manufacturing and food processing, they explain why water—not just weight or shape—is the next frontier in dexterous manipulation.
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