Academic Proposal - Honda Research Institute USA

Academic Proposal

Honda Dexterous Hand Project

Collaborate with Honda Research Institute USA on dexterous manipulation research using multi-finger robotic hands.

Who Should Apply

  • University professors/researchers leading a lab
  • Graduate students under faculty supervision (subject to U.S. export control)

Research Focus

  • Dexterous manipulation and grasping
  • In-hand manipulation, dynamic object handling, human–tool interaction

What You Receive

  • 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-genprogram

Key Dates

  • Proposal Deadline: February 27, 2026
  • Notification: March 6, 2026
  • On-site Experiments: July–September 2026

Selection Criteria

Proposals evaluated on originality, technical soundness, and alignment with HRI-US interests.

Apply Now

Submit a single PDF by February 27, 2026. See the CFP document for full details.

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