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May8
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Humanoids make up one of the fastest growing subfields of robotics, and dexterity is perhaps the greatest challenge in making humanoids practically useful. In this webinar panel, researchers from the U.S. National Science Foundation HAND Engineering Research Center will discuss dexterity with thought leaders from three prominent humanoid companies: Sanctuary AI, Boston Dynamics, and Apptronik.
Host: Kevin Lynch, Northwestern University
Moderator: Brenna Argall, Northwestern University and Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Panelists:
Jeremy Fishel, Sanctuary AI
Alberto Rodriguez, Boston Dynamics
Luis Sentis, Apptronik and University of Texas, Austin
Event link: https://hand-erc.org/calendar_event/dexterity-for-humanoids-webinar/
TIME Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
CONTACT Amy Nedoss amy.nedoss@northwestern.edu EMAIL
CALENDAR Center for Robotics and Biosystems (CRB)
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May8
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Robot hand, DexNex with green tactile sensing fingertips.Humanoids make up one of the fastest growing subfields of robotics, and dexterity is perhaps the greatest challenge in making humanoids practically useful. In this webinar panel, researchers from the U.S. National Science Foundation HAND Engineering Research Center will discuss dexterity with thought leaders from three prominent humanoid companies: Sanctuary AI, Boston Dynamics, and Apptronik.
Host: Kevin Lynch, Northwestern University
Moderator: Brenna Argall, Northwestern University and Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Panelists:
Jeremy Fishel, Sanctuary AI
Alberto Rodriguez, Boston Dynamics
Luis Sentis, Apptronik and University of Texas, Austin
HAND is the U.S. National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center on Human Augmentation via Dexterity
TIME Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
CONTACT Amy Nedoss amy.nedoss@northwestern.edu EMAIL
CALENDAR Center for Robotics and Biosystems (CRB)
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May14
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Lou Raizin, President and CEO of Broadway in Chicago. Smiling man wearing glasses.Broadway in Chicago President and CEO Lou Raizin will visit Northwestern to convene people from across the university to learn more about his vision for the Cultural Stadium in Chicago: where he imagines the possibility of linking art and engineering with a kinetic or robotics-related sculpture to inspire wonder in the Loop.
The Cultural Stadium reimagines downtown Chicago as a vibrant, inclusive arena of cultural life—where every street, bridge, and building becomes a stage. Inspired by the scale and spirit of a stadium, the concept brings culture to the forefront through art, live performances, and creative community spaces. With projects like the LaSalle Street transformation, it blends affordable housing, artist studios, and public exhibitions to make culture accessible and alive. This vision calls for structural shifts—zoning, funding, and public-private collaboration—to turn downtown into a bold, living showcase of Chicago’s creativity and diversity. A place where culture isn’t background—it's center stage.
Co-sponsored by McCormick School of Engineering, Arts + Engagement Inititive and Center for Robotics and Biosystems
TIME Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
LOCATION Cohen Commons, 4th Floor, Technological Institute map it
CONTACT Alice Boone alice.boone@northwestern.edu EMAIL
CALENDAR Center for Robotics and Biosystems (CRB)
