Human AugmentatioN via Dexterity

Engagement with our Innovation Ecosystem, and convergent research driven by participatory action research and human-centered design, meet at our engineered system: dexterous robot hands, driven by a library of AI-powered skills, and programmed using intuitive user interfaces. Impacts include the democratization of robotics, making the benefits of robotics accessible to firms of all sizes; worker augmentation and improved career opportunities; applications in a wide variety of domains; a diversified robotics workforce; and shorter, more resilient supply chains that reduce carbon emissions and are less susceptible to disruption.

The HAND ERC is funded by NSF for up to $52M and 10 years. See the center announcement here.

HAND Executive Committee

Center Director: Ed Colgate
Deputy Director: Cynthia Hipwell
Research Director: Kevin Lynch
Thrust 1, Hands: Carmel Majidi
Thrust 2, Intelligent Dexterity: Brenna Argall
Thrust 3, Human Interface: Julie Shah
Engineering Workforce Development: Debra Fowler
Diversity & Culture of Inclusion: Carl Moore
Innovation Ecosystem: Lisa Dhar
SME Outreach: Ben Armstrong