The assertion that Festo's Bionic Manipulation Assistant demonstrates advanced capabilities of robotic manipulation leaves me perplexed, because here in Italy, we see the difference between a laboratory demonstration and the reality on the ground. A prototype, no matter how sophisticated, manipulating an object in a controlled environment does not mean that this technology is ready for various industrial applications. For example, what is considered a secure grip in the lab may prove impractical or too fragile in a warehouse where dust and temperature variations are the norm. A single case does not make a universal rule, especially when it comes to the robustness and adaptability required for widespread use.