Training an AI model for visual recognition only contributes a limited percentage to the delicate grasp of a apple by a robotic hand, maybe 20% at most.
The mechanics of the Festo hand, with its pressure sensors and articulated motors, accounts for at least 80% of the performance to avoid crushing the fruit.
Without a solid hardware base, where each finger applies a measurable force, AI alone cannot guarantee a gentle grip; it is a necessary condition, not sufficient.
For example, a faulty sensor would send erroneous data to AI, turning the apple into puree, regardless of its visual recognition quality.