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Why Robot Arms Still Cant Handle a Single Sheet of Paper
Robot arms excel at moving heavy objects with extreme precision, but a single sheet of paper remains a humbling benchmark. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the material properties and sensing challenges that make sheet handling uniquely difficult. They examine the physics of thin, flexible substrates, the limitations of grippers and vacuum end-effectors, and real-world applications like packaging, printing, and laboratory automation where paper handling remains stubbornly manual. Specific examples include the interplay of fiber orientation, humidity, and electrostatic charge, and why…
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