

Opportunity space
Adaptive Machines
Robot Dexterity
Backed by £57m, this programme sits within the Adaptive Machines opportunity space and aims to transform robotic capabilities and unlock a step change in human productivity.
Funding
There are currently no open funding calls for this programme – sign up to get the latest opportunity space and programme updates.
The projects we have funded were selected from teams and individuals who applied to our previous funding calls for this programme. You can read more about these archived calls below.
- Call for proposals (archived) Meet the experts
This solicitation targeted TA3 of the Robotic Dexterity programme where we created an Expert Committee to investigate how to unlock breakthroughs in modularity, interoperability, and common standards in robotics.
- Watch the solicitation presentation Call for proposals (archived) Explore the funded projects
The first solicitation for this programme focused on TA1, in which we sought R&D Creators – individuals and teams that ARIA funded and supported – to create novel robotic manipulators, substantially improve the status quo in performance and robustness, and advance relevant technologies such as actuation and haptic sensing.
How we work
We seek out exceptional scientists and engineers and empower them with the resources and autonomy to turn their ideas into reality.
Applicant guidance
Discover the process of applying for ARIA funding and find key resources.