Aaron adds: “If I’m having fun, the answer I would say as to why it won’t happen is like, saltwater. I’ll just throw a little bit of that at them – robots hate saltwater. And stairs.”
Despite robots traditionally lacking tactile sensation, Aaron has successfully engineered one with this capability. Vulcan possesses a sense of touch, proving valuable in the company’s extensive warehouses, where it can now handle fragile items during packing without damaging them.
At least, that’s the goal. The director of applied science in Robotics and AI, to give him his full title, provided Vulcan with this capability by incorporating force and torque sensors into his motion plans and control loops.
Put simply, he understands precisely how to grasp objects. And Aaron is convinced this will trigger significant developments in how robots are integrated into everyday life.
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