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Aug 18, 2026 1 hr 7 min

The Case for Three Fingers — Fluidic Tendons vs. Conventional Tendons vs. Direct Drive

from Soft Robotics Podcast Hosted by Marwa ElDiwiny

The Case for Three Fingers ... Fluidic Tendons vs. Conventional Tendons vs. Direct Drive Scott Walter and I sit down with Vikram Pavate, CEO of Tacta Systems, to dive into their unique approach to designing robotic hands.... including their work on multiple inventions in robotic hand design, their tactile sensing approach, and why they chose a three-finger design. This episode was truly one of the most comprehensive conversations for anyone designing robotic hands.

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