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Robot mechanisms are often used to tackle complex problems in industry from manufacturing to transportation. However, complex mechanisms are seldom seen in the household despite their great potential to automate everyday tasks. Our project will focus on automating the process of eating. For example, when eating Oreos, it is difficult to get the perfect amount of sogginess without the Oreo breaking apart and getting messy hands. Our objective is to create a mechanism that automates the act of dipping Oreos while maximizing the use of mechanical components and minimizing our reliance on software.
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