The U.S. National Science Foundation announced the Human AugmentatioN via Dexterity (HAND) Engineering Research Center (ERC)! Our Center will revolutionize how #robots augment human labor using dexterous robot hands with AI-powered skills and intuitive interfaces. new.nsf.gov/news/nsf-annou…

The HAND ERC is excited to work with talent on exciting breakthrough technology, democratizing access to robotics. We are actively seeking an administrative director, additional industrial members/partners, as well as collaborators on SECO grants. handerc.org #Haptics

We’re pleased to share HAND’s new overview video. Spread the excitement within your networks. youtube.com/watch?v=1lf36p… #DexterousManipulation #RobotDexterity #TactileRobotics #HANDERC

Check out IEEE Spectrum's Video Friday highlighting HAND. spectrum.ieee.org/video-friday-r… #TactileRobotics #RobotDexterity #Haptics #HANDerc

HAND ERC is excited to launch our inaugural summer Research Experience for Undergraduates - applications open now hand-erc.org/research-exper… #UndergradRobotics #RobotDexterity #DexterousRobotics

HAND is co-hosting a full-day workshop May 19 at #ICRA2025, on "Handy Moves: Dexterity in Multi-Fingered Hands." We'll have speakers and are accepting abstracts with prizes for the top three submissions sponsored by Agile Rebots SE and FRANKA ROBOTICS! sites.google.com/view/dexterity…

Dexterity for #Humanoids, Webinar Thursday, May 8, 12 - 1 PM CT Kevin Lynch, Northwestern Brenna Argall, Northwestern and Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Jeremy Fishel, Sanctuary AI Alberto Rodriguez, Boston Dynamics Luis Sentis, Apptronik Register: tinyurl.com/2p8x53ss #Robotics

Thank you to our new Scientific Advisory Board members: Tamim Asfour, Antonio Bicchi, Jeremy Fishel, Ken Goldberg, Matt Mason, Veronica Santos, and Shuran Song. We look forward to working with you! hand-erc.org/scientific-adv…

Reminder: Dexterity for #Humanoids webinar Thursday, May 8, 12-1 PM CT Kevin Lynch, Northwestern Brenna Argall, Northwestern and Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Jeremy Fishel, Sanctuary AI Alberto Rodriguez, Boston Dynamics Luis Sentis, Apptronik Register: tinyurl.com/HumDex2025

The HAND ERC Dexterity for #Humanoids webinar panel recording with Sanctuary AI, Boston Dynamics , and Apptronik , can be found at the link below: youtube.com/watch?v=dB1mdF… #DexterousRobotics #RobotDexterity #Robotics #TactileRobotics #TactileSensing

HAND had some great meetings with NASA recently. We are ready to create all that is to come with this exciting partnership. #HANDPartner #DexterousRobotics #RobotDexterity

HAND is co-hosting the "Handy Moves: Dexterity in Multi-Fingered Hands" full-day workshop at #ICRA2025 in Atlanta on Monday, May 19. Stop by for an outstanding lineup of speakers, company representatives, and panel discussions. sites.google.com/view/dexterity… #Robotics #RobotDexterity

HAND was busy at #ICRA2025 in Atlanta. We introduced our new Scientific Advisory Board, co-hosted a workshop, and enjoyed an evening with our friends from ARIA.

Congratulations to HAND faculty and board members Antonio Bicchi, Shuran Song, Todd Murphey, and Ken Goldberg on their IEEE RAS #ICRA2025 awards in recognition of their contributions to the society and #robotics research. #roboticsawards

The HAND 2025 REU (undergraduate) and RET (teacher) programs have launched. Led by Mohamed Gharib the program started strong with workshops, collaborative project planning, and inspiring presentations. #REU2025 #RET2025 #STEMeducation #RoboticsResearch #HandsOnLearning

Big news from the HAND Engineering Research Center: In just a few months, HAND has grown the Innovation Ecosystem to nearly 40 organizations, including 21 industry members and 18 other center partners! Learn more at hand-erc.org/innovation-eco… #HANDERC #NSF #RobotDexterity