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Why Robot Arms Still Cant Assemble a Ballpoint Pen
Episode 140 explores the surprisingly difficult task of assembling a ballpoint pen — a real benchmark in robotics. Lucas and Luna break down why this simple product stumps industrial arms: the need for precise alignment, force control, and handling tiny parts. They reference recent research from MIT and Fanuc, and discuss why even advanced grippers fail to insert a spring-and-cartridge assembly reliably.
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