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robotic.icu: The Surprising Flaws in 18650 Lithium-Ion Batteries
Posted in: Videos | by Adam Savage’s Tested | 2026 Jan 21


Batteries

The standard 18650 lithium-ion battery can be found in almost every modern household, whether in rechargeable battery packs, flashlights, or even replica lightsaber hilts. Alex Hao and Andreas Bastian of Lumafield visit the cave to share the results of CT scanning over a thousand lithium-ion batteries, and the hidden risks they uncovered in battery manufacturing defects and quality control inconsistencies.

Lumafield's Battery quality: Battery report