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Why Robot Arms Still Can't Open a Stuck Drawer
In this episode of The Robotics Podcast, Lucas and Luna take on a deceptively simple task that keeps tripping up industrial robots: opening a drawer that's slightly stuck. They break down why a human's instinctive wiggle-and-jiggle motion is so hard to program, and how a recent approach using force feedback is changing the game. You'll hear about the specific challenge of friction, the difference between position control and impedance control, and why the problem matters beyond the lab — from factory floors to home assistants. The conversation also touches on why robot hands…
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