Robotic Cutting

Robotic cutting research focuses on developing autonomous systems capable of precisely and efficiently cutting various materials, from fruits and vegetables to metals, across diverse applications like manufacturing, recycling, and surgery. Current efforts concentrate on improving sim-to-real transfer of cutting policies using models like Gaussian processes and developing unified optimization frameworks for both robot and environment design. This field is significant due to its potential to automate complex tasks in various industries, improving efficiency, safety, and precision while also advancing our understanding of material interaction and control in challenging robotic manipulation scenarios.