Soft pouch actuator attempts to lift a 6.58 kg arbor press
IanPritchard · x · 2026-09-15
Robotics builder Ian Pritchard shared a stress test of a soft pouch actuator, attempting to lift a 6.58 kg (14.5 lb) arbor press while admitting he hopes it doesn't burst — a直观 demo of soft actuator load capacity.
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