Dexmate funds robotics research
Dexmate launched research grants for robotics faculty that include free Vega U dual‑arm platforms to accelerate physical‑AI experiments and lab adoption. The move aims to broaden access to dual‑arm manipulation hardware for academic teams. (x.com)
Dexmate will award six Vega‑U dual‑arm platforms as part of the research grant program, with each unit listed at a value of $45,000. (dexmate.ai) Eligibility requires the Principal Investigator to be full‑time faculty at an accredited university with a U.S. mailing address, postdoctoral researchers may serve only as Co‑PIs, and each PI may submit one proposal per cycle. (dexmate.ai) The application window runs from March 20 through April 5 (deadline 11:59 PM PST), proposals are reviewed April 6–7, notifications are published April 7, and awarded units are scheduled to ship roughly two weeks after notification. (dexmate.ai) The grant explicitly excludes the dexterous robot hands from the award, and Dexmate says selected teams will be showcased on its website and across its global research community. (dexmate.ai) Vega platforms used for the program offer a foldable torso with up to a 7'2" (2.2 m) vertical reach, 10+ lb payload per arm, 36+ degrees of freedom across the system, and 10+ hours of operation under typical use. (dexmate.ai) Dexmate lists Vega as in production with a typical lead time of about one month, and the company has attracted strategic corporate interest recently, including an investment announced through LG Technology Ventures in March 2026. (dexmate.ai)
