Well, based on that info, I guess usability for pick-&-place of surface-mount co... | Hacker News

Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit

		DidYaWipe 6 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Launch HN: Vassar Robotics (YC X25) – $219 robot a... Well, based on that info, I guess usability for pick-&-place of surface-mount components on PCBs is out of the question.

charleszyong 6 months ago [–]

Yeah… the accuracy isn’t good enough. A gantry system is probably needed.

There was one robot startup (Haddington Dynamics) figured it out how to do it at a higher price. Sadly they've been acquired and shifted directions I think.

DidYaWipe 6 months ago | [–]

Yep, a gantry is exactly what I was imagining too.

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact