Biomimetics and Dexterous Manipulation Lab (BDML)

Biomimetics and Dexterous Manipulation Lab (BDML)

The Biomimetics and Dexterous Manipulation Lab (BDML) draws insights from nature in developing bio-inspired technologies including gecko-like adhesives, soft muscle actuators, under-actuated hands, and flexible tactile sensors enabling robots to climb, fly, perch, handle delicate objects, and interact responsively with humans. We work with biologists on design principles of animal performance and with roboticists to control our solutions in environments from under the sea to inside the human body and in space.