Robot Arms Learn to Blow Glass Vases

In this episode of The Robotics Business with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore how robot arms are learning the ancient craft of glassblowing. They discuss a startup called Blaze Robotics that retrofits industrial arms with custom end-effectors and computer vision to manipulate molten glass. The hosts break down the technical challenges—temperature sensing, viscosity handling, and real-time trajectory planning—and the business case: a skilled artisan can produce 20 vases per day, while the robot can produce 150 with fewer defects. They also touch on the potential for onshoring decorative glass production, which is currently 80% imported. A fascinating look at how automation meets artisanal tradition. #Robotics #Automation #Glassblowing #Manufacturing #BlazeRobotics #IndustrialRobots #ComputerVision #ArtisanAutomation #Onshoring #Business #Technology #Innovation #Craftsmanship #RobotArms #EndEffectors #TemperatureSensing #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo