Honda Dexterous Hand Summer 2026 University Projects are Underway Now
The summer 2026 call for projects is now closed, and projects are underway with the universities listed below.
Selected Summer 2026 University Projects
University of Southern California
PI: Dr. Daniel Seita
Concurrent Prehensile and Non-Prehensile Manipulation: A Practical Approach to Multi-Stage Dexterous Tasks
Northwestern University
PI: Dr. Kevin Lynch
Learning In-Hand Manipulation for a Multifingered Hand
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
PI: Dr. Dmitry Berenson
Diffusing Recovery Behaviors for Dexterous Manipulation
Arizona State University
PI: Dr. Heni Ben Amor
In-Context Learning and Adaptation for Dexterous Manipulation
Who Applied
- University professors/researchers leading a lab
- Graduate students under faculty supervision (subject to U.S. export control)
Research FocusES
- Dexterous manipulation and grasping
- In-hand manipulation, dynamic object handling, human–tool interaction
What RecIPIENTS ARE RECEIVING
- 2–3 weeks on-site experiments with the Honda Dexterous Hand in San Jose, CA (lodging included)
- Simulation model of the Honda Dexterous Hand
- Priority consideration for Honda's next-gen program
Key Dates
- On-site Experiments are taking place through September 2026
Selection Criteria
Proposals were evaluated on originality, technical soundness, and alignment with HRI-US interests.