Robotics Research and Collaborations

Tap into 20 years of experience in dexterous robotics to accelerate your research projects.

shadow robot dexterous hand hand holding up a solved rubik's cube

Research has been at the heart of Shadow Robot’s mission for the last two decades. Collaborating with the academic community and research companies, we’ve solved real-world problems across multiple industry sectors employing artificial intelligence, machine learning and mobile manipulation solutions.

dexterous hand holding a screwdriver

we can offer

The world’s most advanced technology (we own the relevant IP).

In-depth market knowledge and industry insights.

A strong network of thought leaders.

Smart robotics engineering (from mechanical to software).

A passion for robots that solve a solution or provide a meaningful purpose.

research partners
robotics research - cit.png
robotics research - cmu.png
robotics research - esa.png
robotics research - gsk.png
robotics research - ktu.png
robotics research - mit.png
robotics research - nasa.png
robotics research - openai.png
robotics research - pekin university.png
robotics research - qualcomm.png
robotics research - siemens.png
robotics research - syntouch.png
robotics research - tangible.png
robotics research - ucdm
how researchers use our technology

Take a look at our short video showcasing the work we’ve done with Bielefeld University, Warwick University, OpenAI, Google Brain and The Human Brain Project.

Play Video
research partners
robotics research - shadow robot co3877 copy e1653643469515.jpg

Just getting started?


Running a phyiscal robot carries costs and risks. You can work in simulation first with our downloadable virtual hand in ROS.

Learn more
robotics research - robotics video 1.jpg
Testimonials
Bielefeld University

With its unique, human-like design, the Shadow Hands serve as the perfect test bed to design, evaluate, and improve computational models of human manual intelligence. Here we particularly need hands of human size and dexterity.

Prof. Dr Helge Ritter

robotics research - uw.png

Testimonials

University of Washington (UW)

I want to take a moment and extend my gratitude towards the help and support I received from you guys and the Shadow Robot Company as a whole.

Dr Vikash Kumar, University of Washington