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Comment by em0sh

13 hours ago

The performance factor vs. torque vs. DOFs is the most silly thing as a licensed mechanical engineer I have ever seen. And I was around for Kony 2012.

Can you explain why to the layman?

  • https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43801052&utm_source=cha...))

    The critique likely stems from the idea that combining performance factor, torque, and DOFs into a single comparison oversimplifies complex engineering concepts. Torque and DOFs are distinct mechanical properties, and "performance factor" is a vague term without a clear definition. Such a chart might misleadingly suggest direct correlations where none exist, leading to confusion or misinterpretation.

    In essence, the commenter is expressing frustration over what they see as a technically flawed and potentially misleading representation of robotic performance metrics.

    • Why do you think this excessively verbose bit of LLM vomit contributes to the conversation?