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Why Robot Arms Still Cant Handle a Deflated Balloon
In this episode of The Robotics Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore the surprising difficulty robots face when handling deflated balloons. From the physics of soft, non-rigid objects to the limitations of current gripping technology, they break down why a task a child can master remains a frontier in robotics. Using examples from labs at MIT and Boston Dynamics, they discuss the 'balloon problem' as a benchmark for soft object manipulation, the role of tactile sensors, and how this challenge connects to broader advances in surgical and warehouse robotics. The episode concludes with a…
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