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HAND ERC

@HAND_ERC

The NSF Human AugmentatioN via Dexterity Engineering Research Center (HAND ERC) Revolutionizing Robot Dexterity and Empowering Human Work

 Evanston, Illinois
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Joined August 2024
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HAND's very own Industry and Innovation Director, Scott Ransom, launches his new book "Tony Dyson: The Man Who Built the World's Favorite Droid". Watch as he shines a light on the engineer who helped bring #R2D2 to life youtube.com/watch?v=tDvn_0p-… #STEM #newdaynw
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@HAND_ERC PhD student Damian Gonzalez recently joined Greeley Elementary School’s annual STEAM night to bring robotics to life for local students. Damian shared the real-world potential of robotic research. #STEAM #NUCRB #CenterforRoboticsandBiosystems #NURobotics
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Register for the workshop Dexterity with Multifingered Hands, on June 1 at @ieeeras #ICRA2026 in Vienna. This workshop will bring together an impressive list of leading researchers in #RobotDexterity from academia & industry Read more: dex-manipulation.github.io/i…
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HAND Director, Ed Colgate discusses his decades-long career focused on #haptics, #dexterity, #actuation; and the importance of maintaining a diverse perspective that considers all who need to come together in his current role with HAND youtube.com/watch?v=K28_7vdr…
Ed Colgate, Director of HAND ERC talks about the world of robot dexterity, haptics, and maintaining perspective in his current role.

ALT Ed Colgate, Director of HAND ERC talks about the world of robot dexterity, haptics, and maintaining perspective in his current role.

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Undergraduates, apply by March 1 for the HAND Research Experience stipend summer program @TAMU. Work alongside HAND faculty & researchers with exposure to industry professionals shaping the future of #robotics. hand-erc.org/ewd-reu/ #RoboticPrograms #FutureEngineers @NSF
HAND ERD students working on dexterous robot hands.

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Seeking an Administrative Director (AD)-the steward of resources, policies, & myriad detail. Working closely with the Director, the AD wears many hats & is the glue of the center Apply, job ID 53202: tinyurl.com/HANDad #JobsinRobotics #RoboticsAdministrators @NSF
HAND ERC 2025 Annual Report cover with a robot hand and people engaging with robots.

ALT HAND ERC 2025 Annual Report cover with a robot hand and people engaging with robots.

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@HAND_ERC is hiring for an Workforce Development Asst. Director position. A full-time position based at @TAMU with generous benefits and strategic planning, compliance, and budgeting responsibilities Apply: tinyurl.com/52xewvbh #EngineeringJobs #RoboticsJobs #RoboticsTexas
Three students at a desk working with components and technology.

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The @NSF @HAND_ERC is looking for a #RobotEngineer project manager for the next version of our Dexterity Nexus (DexNex) bimanual dexterity research testbed. The position is at @NorthwesternU Apply to job ID 53103: tinyurl.com/HANDRobotEnginee… #RobotJobs #Roboticist
The HAND ERC at Northwestern University Dexterity Nexus Testbed, aka “DexNex.” DexNex enables highly dexterous telemanipulation through near 1-to-1 mapping between Operator movements and Avatar actions. Motion of the Operator's arms, hands, fingers, and head are fed forward to the Avatar, while fingertip pressures, finger forces, and camera images are fed back to the Operator. Image of robot arms with high dexterous hands setting a table as an operator wearing goggles instructs via teleoperation.

ALT The HAND ERC at Northwestern University Dexterity Nexus Testbed, aka “DexNex.” DexNex enables highly dexterous telemanipulation through near 1-to-1 mapping between Operator movements and Avatar actions. Motion of the Operator's arms, hands, fingers, and head are fed forward to the Avatar, while fingertip pressures, finger forces, and camera images are fed back to the Operator. Image of robot arms with high dexterous hands setting a table as an operator wearing goggles instructs via teleoperation.

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Calling #CommunityCollege and #HighSchool #STEMeducators, join a stipend 4-week program at @TAMU. Work on projects covering #RobotHandDesign, fabrication,#RobotTouchPerception, control policies for #DexterousManipulation, & more Apply by March 1 hand-erc.org/ewd-ret/
HAND ERC RET participants working on robot design and hand manipulation projects at Northwestern University.

ALT HAND ERC RET participants working on robot design and hand manipulation projects at Northwestern University.

HAND RET robot hand.

ALT HAND RET robot hand.

HAND RET educators working on a robot.

ALT HAND RET educators working on a robot.

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HAND invites motivated #UndergraduateStudents to join a 10-week stipend program developing highly #DexterousRobotic hands, intuitive user interfaces, and more. Hosted at Texas A&M, apply by March 1 hand-erc.org/ewd-reu/ #STEMeducation #FutureEngineers #NSF #RoboticsResearch
Robot hands folding a shirt at the HAND ERC DexNex testbed located at Northwestern University.

ALT Robot hands folding a shirt at the HAND ERC DexNex testbed located at Northwestern University.

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Watch the @TurnLens interview with HAND Director, Ed Colgate. Recorded at the Humanoids Summit, learn why the future of robotics lies in soft hands and compliant actuators. Video: tinyurl.com/EdColgate-Humano… #RobotDexterity #RobotActuators #RobotSensing #NSF
Image of smiling man, Professor Ed Colgate from Northwestern University and a quote, "I think of dexterity as being this beautiful negotiation between us and the world".

ALT Image of smiling man, Professor Ed Colgate from Northwestern University and a quote, "I think of dexterity as being this beautiful negotiation between us and the world".

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#RobotDexterity #DexterousRobotics #RobotManipulation #HANDerc
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HAND's Industry & Innovation Day included over 50 individuals from partner and member organizations who recently gathered for center updates, discussions, tours, and networking. hand-erc.org/2025/11/26/hand… #RobotDexterity #HANDerc #DexterousRobotics
HAND ERC Industry Day Humanoid Panel.

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HAND engineers developed a major scientific breakthrough with the first #HapticDevice, that achieves #HumanResolution, matching the #SensingAbilities of the human fingertip. hand-erc.org/2025/11/21/hand…
An ultra-thin, lightweight, flexible, wearable device recreates touch sensations with the same clarity, detail and speed that skin naturally detects. Similar to a bandage, the device gently wraps around a fingertip to give digital touch the same realism people now expect from today’s screens and speakers.

ALT An ultra-thin, lightweight, flexible, wearable device recreates touch sensations with the same clarity, detail and speed that skin naturally detects. Similar to a bandage, the device gently wraps around a fingertip to give digital touch the same realism people now expect from today’s screens and speakers.

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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-ecos… #HANDERC #NSF #RobotDexterity
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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
The HAND ERC 2025 REU and RET members. Led by Dr. Mohamed Gharib and Dr. Ed. Colgate.

ALT The HAND ERC 2025 REU and RET members. Led by Dr. Mohamed Gharib and Dr. Ed. Colgate.

Ed Colgate addressing the 2025 REU and RET members.

ALT Ed Colgate addressing the 2025 REU and RET members.

The HAND 2025 REU and RET members building robots.

ALT The HAND 2025 REU and RET members building robots.

HAND REU students discussing a robot build.

ALT HAND REU students discussing a robot build.

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Congratulations to HAND faculty and board members @AntonioBicchi, @SongShuran, @todd_murphey, and @Ken_Goldberg on their @ieeeras #ICRA2025 awards in recognition of their contributions to the society and #robotics research. #roboticsawards
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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_research.
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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/dexter… #Robotics #RobotDexterity
Promotional flyer for Handy Moves: Dexterity in Multi-Fingered Hands with images of 9 speakers.

ALT Promotional flyer for Handy Moves: Dexterity in Multi-Fingered Hands with images of 9 speakers.

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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
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