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VacuumVLA: A Two-in-One Robot Hand That Grips and Suctions

Robots guided by Vision-Language-Action (VLA) AI are getting better at everyday tasks—but most still use simple two-finger grippers. That limits them on smooth, flat, or handleless objects. VacuumVLA is a low-cost robot hand that merges a standard two-finger gripper with a vacuum suction cup. The robot can switch between

Robotics

VacuumVLA: Two skills, one robot hand

Robots guided by Vision-Language-Action (VLA) models are getting good at everyday tasks — but most still grab with simple two-finger claws. That limits them on flat, slippery, or handle-less surfaces. VacuumVLA adds a low-cost twist: a single end-effector that combines a standard gripper with a vacuum suction tool. It can switch