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Why Robot Arms Can't Polish a Surface to a Mirror Finish
In this episode of The Robotics Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore why industrial robot arms still can't achieve the mirror-like finish that skilled human polishers deliver. They break down the challenge: maintaining consistent force within one newton while following complex curved surfaces, compensating for tool wear, and adapting to material removal. Lucas explains how force-torque sensors, path planning, and machine learning are being applied—and where they fall short. With examples from automotive and aerospace finishing, the hosts reveal why polishing remains a bottleneck in fully…
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