HAND Co-Creation Process Highlights Team Problem-Solving
Outcome/Accomplishment
The NSF-funded Engineering Research Center (ERC) Human AugmentatioN via Dexterity (NSF HAND), headquartered at Northwestern University, is using a proven collaborative process to improve team buy-in and problem solving.
Impact/Benefits
NSF HAND is developing versatile, dexterous robotic arms and hands that address a broad range of human, industry, and societal needs.These engineered systems—hands, skills, interfaces, and training materials—will dramatically advance robotic manipulation and its accessibility and usefulness to diverse user populations.
Explanation/Background
The HAND team is committed to engaging its members to more fully develop innovative ideas, as well as improving teambuilding and multi-site team formation. In pursuit of those goals, HAND implemented the Antigua Forum Co-Creation Process at the in-person ERC kickoff.
The Antigua Forum’s co-creation process emphasizes collaboration among participants to develop actionable initiatives. The structured approach empowers attendees to engage actively, contributing to various projects aimed at fostering liberty and individual choice.
“How might we?” lightning pitch slides presented roadmap gaps and challenges. All Center members were then invited to self-assemble at co-creation stations to brainstorm potential solutions and projects to address the gaps.
Location
Evanston, Illinoiswebsite
Start Year
Microelectronics and IT
Quantum, Microelectronics, Sensing, and IT
Lead Institution
Core Partners
Fact Sheet
Outcome/Accomplishment
The NSF-funded Engineering Research Center (ERC) Human AugmentatioN via Dexterity (NSF HAND), headquartered at Northwestern University, is using a proven collaborative process to improve team buy-in and problem solving.
Location
Evanston, Illinoiswebsite
Start Year
Microelectronics and IT
Quantum, Microelectronics, Sensing, and IT
Lead Institution
Core Partners
Fact Sheet
Impact/benefits
NSF HAND is developing versatile, dexterous robotic arms and hands that address a broad range of human, industry, and societal needs.These engineered systems—hands, skills, interfaces, and training materials—will dramatically advance robotic manipulation and its accessibility and usefulness to diverse user populations.
Explanation/Background
The HAND team is committed to engaging its members to more fully develop innovative ideas, as well as improving teambuilding and multi-site team formation. In pursuit of those goals, HAND implemented the Antigua Forum Co-Creation Process at the in-person ERC kickoff.
The Antigua Forum’s co-creation process emphasizes collaboration among participants to develop actionable initiatives. The structured approach empowers attendees to engage actively, contributing to various projects aimed at fostering liberty and individual choice.
“How might we?” lightning pitch slides presented roadmap gaps and challenges. All Center members were then invited to self-assemble at co-creation stations to brainstorm potential solutions and projects to address the gaps.