A closer look at Astra's robot gripper design (and a joke at its expense)
_Stocko_ · x · 2026-11-12
A CAD render of Astra's robot gripper surfaced, showing its gear-and-linkage mechanism, accompanied by a joke mocking the company. Light robot-hardware gossip with limited substance.
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