Robots rarely fail because one algorithm is weak. They fail because reality is variable, interfaces are unforgiving, and small mismatches across mechanics, sensors, software, power, and connectivity accumulate into system-level breakdowns.Get notified when this essay drops.Subscribe once and we'll email you the moment this essay — and every future Foundations essay — is published.you@example.comNotify meI agree to receive Foundations emails. See our privacy policy. Unsubscribe at any time.Back to all Foundations