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How Robot Hands Learn to Grip a Kitchen Knife
In episode 159 of The Robotics Podcast, hosts Lucas and Luna explore why robot hands still struggle to grip a kitchen knife — a tool that demands precise force, angle, and slip detection. They dive into the physics of handle shapes, the limits of current tactile sensors, and a surprising university lab that's teaching a robot to hold a chef's knife without dropping or crushing it. Along the way, they discuss the gap between warehouse grippers and dexterous manipulation, and what it takes to generalize from one handle to another. If you've ever wondered why your Roomba…
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