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The Robotics Podcast with Fexingo: Autonomous Systems, Industrial Robots, and Hardware

The Robotics Podcast with Fexingo: Autonomous Systems, Industrial Robots, and Hardware

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Lucas and Luna examine the state of autonomous systems and industrial robotics, from the latest in sensor fusion and manipulation algorithms to the business realities of deploying hardware at scale. Each episode picks a specific robot class— collaborative arms, autonomous mobile robots, humanoids—and traces its technical lineage, market adoption, and the engineering trade-offs that determine whether a prototype becomes a factory staple. Lucas, with a journalist’s precision, dissects recent papers from ICRA and IROS, while Luna pushes on cost-per-unit, reliability metrics, and the supply chains behind actuators and compute modules. They name companies—Fanuc, ABB, Boston Dynamics, Agility Robotics—and the real numbers behind their deployments. Who pays for these robots? Which industries see positive ROI, and which are still waiting for the killer app? The listener leaves with a clear map of where the hardware stands and what it takes to turn a research breakthrough into a product that works on a dirty factory floor. #Robotics #IndustrialRobots #AutonomousSystems #Hardware #Technology #Business #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #RobotArms #MobileManipulation #SensorFusion #Actuators #ROS #Automation #Manufacturing #Logistics #Humanoids #LabToFactory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo© 2026 Fexingo. All rights reserved. Economics
Episodes
  • Why Robot Arms Still Cant Fold a Towel

    Why Robot Arms Still Cant Fold a Towel
    Aug 2 2026
    Robot arms have conquered factory floors, but a fluffy bath towel still defeats them. In this episode, Lucas and Luna unpack the surprisingly difficult physics of deformable objects. They explore why a towel's shape shifts with every touch, why simulating fabric is a computational nightmare, and how researchers are using machine learning and clever grippers to make progress. Along the way, they get into the market for laundry-folding robots, the economics of home automation, and one very specific challenge: the corner match. If you've ever wondered why your robot vacuum can't fold your laundry, this is the episode for you. #Robotics #Technology #DeformableObjects #RobotArms #LaundryFolding #MachineLearning #ComputerVision #Automation #HomeRobots #RoboticsResearch #FabricSimulation #GripperDesign #RobotGrippers #PhysicsSimulation #IndustrialRobots #BusinessPodcast #FexingoBusiness #TechPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    9 mins
  • Why Robot Arms Can't Snap a Green Bean

    Why Robot Arms Can't Snap a Green Bean
    Aug 1 2026
    In episode 142 of The Robotics Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore why robot arms still can't snap a green bean. They dive into the physics of brittle fracture, the challenges of force control at millisecond timescales, and how a task seemingly simple for humans stumps even the most advanced industrial robots. With examples from agriculture and food processing, they discuss what it would take to teach a robot to feel the snap, and why this problem matters for automation in the food industry. The episode features insights from researchers working on tactile sensing and variable impedance control, and ends with a look at how these challenges might be overcome in the next decade. #RobotArms #GreenBean #BrittleFracture #ForceControl #TactileSensing #FoodAutomation #AgriculturalRobots #Robotics #IndustrialRobots #Automation #Technology #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #RoboticsPodcast #Hardware #AI #MachineLearning #VariableImpedanceControl Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    9 mins
  • Why Robot Arms Still Cant Thread a Needle

    Why Robot Arms Still Cant Thread a Needle
    Jul 30 2026
    Lucas and Luna explore why one of the most delicate human tasks—threading a needle—remains a monumental challenge for industrial robot arms. They break down the precision required, the failures of current vision systems, and the surprising physics of a limp thread. Drawing on examples from the garment industry and university labs, they discuss a 2025 breakthrough using high-speed cameras and airflow. The episode reveals that while robots can solder circuits and peel potatoes, thread dynamics push perception and control to their limits. A must-listen for anyone curious about the gap between human and robotic dexterity. #Robotics #RobotArms #Dexterity #Precision #Automation #GarmentIndustry #NeedleThreading #VisionSystems #MaterialHandling #FlexibleMaterials #Technology #Podcast #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Innovation #Manufacturing #Challenges #HumanVsRobot Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    8 mins
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