Robot Dexterity Translation Lead

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ARIA’s Robot Dexterity programme aims to transform robotic capabilities and unlock a step change in human productivity by addressing the bottlenecks that prevent robots from becoming much more capable and useful. It funds teams (known at ARIA as Creators) working across robot hardware and advanced simulation, including novel hardware, socioeconomic considerations, modularity, interoperability and common standards. If successful, more dexterous robots could perform difficult or dangerous physical tasks and help address growing labour shortages.

With a portfolio of Creators established across startups, academia, and industry, the programme is entering its next phase focused on translation: turning the strongest research into integrated products adapted for real-world setting to generate lasting UK economic value. As this programme’s Translation Lead, you will lead this effort – shaping the paths to translation, catalysing commercial outcomes, and building an ambitious ecosystem for dexterous robotics – to create massive social and economic value for the UK and beyond.