New-gen UMI gripper passes real-world bar test, lifting a full glass of water
YuXiang_IRVL · x · 2026-11-10
Researchers put GI Labs' new-generation UMI gripper to an impromptu test in a bar: grabbing a full glass of water — a demanding task for grip force and stability — and succeeded, showcasing the handheld hardware's robustness outside the lab.
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