We are proud to inspire students interested in the world of robotics. Thank you to Apptronik for helping us bring these robots to life, and a special thanks to Microsoft for approaching us and placing their trust in our research.
Archives for February 2026
From the Lab to the Global Stage
We are thrilled to celebrate Apptronik’s recent raise, announced at the New York Stock Exchange. Spanning off from our laboratory and co-founded with our lab’s former student, CTO Nick Paine, this journey proves that academic research can solve massive real-world challenges. Our mission remains empowering our students to dream big, creating high-tech jobs in Austin, and ensuring Texas leads the way in humanoid robotics to change the world.
Putting the ‘Nail’ in Robotic Dexterity
We usually take fingernails for granted, but they’re vital for fine-motor control and feeling textures. Our students have been doing some great work looking into the mechanics behind this.
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