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How Soft Robotics Changed the Factory Floor
Episode 5 of The Robotics Podcast with Fexingo dives into the quiet revolution in end-effector design—soft grippers. Lucas and Luna examine why traditional rigid claws fail on delicate objects like fruit or glass, and how startups like Soft Robotics Inc. are using pneumatic bladders and gecko-inspired adhesives to handle everything from eggs to engine parts. The hosts break down the engineering trade-offs: speed versus gentleness, repeatability versus adaptability. They cite a 2025 case study at a German bakery that cut waste by 40% after switching to soft grippers for baguette handling. Luna…
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