AME - Open-source robotic hand

The goal of this project is to develop an open-source robotic hand based on the Magpie gripper, a four-bar linkage with individually actuated fingers, torque control and a 3D camera in the palm. The student will begin fabricating a version of the hand by themselves, building up on recent work done by students at CU Boulder and Rochester Institute of Technology, test the hand on a robotic platform, propose an improved design, and finally validate the design hypothesis in a robotic experiment. 

Name of research group, project, or lab
Correll Lab in the Multi-disciplinary research building
Website
https://nd-pair.github.io/correll/
Why join this research group or lab?

The Correll lab has recently moved from CU Boulder, spearheading the new Physical AI and Robotics (PAIR) initiative at the University of Notre Dame. We are looking forward to the creativity and energy you are bringing to our group and are looking forward to growing together. 

Funds are available for supporting publication cost/conference travel, should your goal be publication in a scientific venue. 

Representative publication
2402.06018v1.pdf
Logistics Information:
Project categories
Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
Student ranks applicable
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Graduate Student
Student qualifications

-Mechatronic Design (CAD, rapid prototyping)

Hours per week
3 credits / 12+ hours
Compensation
Research for Credit
Number of openings
1
Techniques learned
  • Mechatronics (CAD)

  • Robotic manipulation

     

     

Project start
Fall 2026
Contact Information:
Mentor
Nikolaus Correll
ncorrell@nd.edu
Principal Investigator
Name of project director or principal investigator
Nikolaus Correll
Email address of project director or principal investigator
ncorrell@colorado.edu
1 sp. | 1 appl.
Hours per week
3 credits / 12+ hours
Project categories
Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering