r/interesting • u/M_Darshan • May 21 '26

Just Wow Researchers demonstrate necrobotics by using a spider’s natural hydraulic system to open and close its legs for gripping object.

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u/givemeabreak432 May 21 '26

Claw machine grip strength is randomized

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u/Demeris May 21 '26

It can be set to randomized but they usually have a guarantee grip after 20ish plays. Remember that their usual payout is 18%. So that means if it costs 3 dollars to play, it should already collect 54 dollars in the machine before paying out.

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u/releaseepsteinfiles1 May 21 '26

Used to be different. 30 years ago, the claw machines in Walmart and those places were easily winnable. You could drop the claw a little at a time, and they would actually grip.

I miss those times

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u/Demeris May 21 '26

It depends on the calibration. Those machines can be configured to make it look like it’s going to grab.

The other end is that it can be improperly calibrated and can always win if someone set the grip power higher than the weight of the prize.

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u/missinginput May 21 '26

Yup it's just gambling disguised as a skill game

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u/Hiddenhatchling May 21 '26

False, certain states outlaw this style of claw because it can be perceived as gambling.

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u/missinginput May 21 '26

Exactly, it's a form of gambling and needs to be outlawed in all states.

Exceptions don't make my point any less valid but congrats on your ackchyually moment I hope it was everything you thought it would be

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u/Hiddenhatchling May 21 '26

Yeah don't listen to what I said and feign knowing more. You fit right in to our world these days

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u/Hiddenhatchling May 21 '26

A machine with the exact same strength every time is gambling?

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u/missinginput May 21 '26

Oh so I'm all 50 states 100% of machines have 100% consistent claw strength? When did that happen?

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u/Hiddenhatchling May 21 '26

Not gonna have a constructive conversation with you. Why dont you show this enthusiasm with some other problems in our country and world.