'Goldilocks' grip is not just for picking up objects, but also for general manipulation tasks.
The right amount of grip force at the right time.
With 'Goldilocks' grip, you can:
pump up a balloon autonomously and sense when it is ,
handle all sorts of switches, dials, sliders and buttons autonomously
autonomously turn all sorts of latches and keys, and open hinged doors and cabinets
remove and insert USB dongles and other sticky things like Velcro