Our expert consultants analyze, design, and prototype advanced robotics technologies tailored to your unique innovation challenges – driving you ahead of the competition.
Solve your challenges with expert robotics consulting.
Leverage our extensive experience in robotics development to overcome your innovation challenges and stay ahead of the competition.
Through a collaborative process, we propose tailored engineering solutions that drive your development forward – bringing your ideas to life from concept to prototype.
Our team’s vast knowledge and expertise enable the seamless fusion of cutting-edge technology with the best practices, ultimately creating an atmosphere of innovation to generate groundbreaking prototypes and proofs of concept.
What our team offers you
Our engineering team have been applying robotics solutions to technical challenges for over two decades.
Through a consultative approach, we define, analyze, and propose tailored engineering solutions.
Thanks to our inhouse lab, we take proof of concepts to prototyping phase in partnership with your team.
We provide full codebase, can design and build prototypes, and document all required aspects of the solution.
Whether for internal or external purposes, we collaborate on creating promotional communication assets throughout the project.
Benefit from our consultative program to rapidly identify what solutions are possible to your challenge and if these are viable
You have access to our expert team of engineers at any required depth of collaboration with your internal teams
We provide all financial modelling and pitching support to help you secure budget and project approval internally
Case studies
OpenAI
We’ve worked with OpenAI, founded by business tycoons, Elon Musk and Sam Altman to advance research within AI and machine learning using the Shadow Dexterous Hand.
- OpenAI used the Shadow Hand to study ways of learning dexterity using the complex task of solving a Rubik’s cube single-handedly.
- They trained their system entirely in simulation via reinforcement learning.
- Shadow Dexterous Hand demonstrated the learnings in the real world. No fine-tuning needed.
- Featured on BBC News and the front page of the New York Times.
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Case studies
Human Brain Project (HBP)
HBP and Maastricht University successfully integrate and simulate the Shadow Hand on the HBP Neurorobotics Platform which connects a physics simulator to a variety of neural networks (or brains).
- The Human Brain Project added the virtual Shadow Hand to their EBRAINS infrastructure to learn more about how the brain coordinates complex hand movements.
- Each Shadow Hand joint can be individually linked to both the input and/or output of the brain.
- Contact-based feedback is forwarded to the brain. No need for time-consuming physical setups.
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Case studies
Google Brain
Google Brain used the Shadow Hand to learn how to manipulate multiple objects using just a few hours of real-world data.
- The team used a novel robot task planning technique involving deep dynamics models (DDM).
- They were able to manipulate multiple objects with just four hours of real-world data.
- More info about the impressive results in this article.
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Our projects
Moley – The World’s First Robotic Kitchen Chef
The highly advanced, fully functional robot, using our Shadow Dexterous Hands, is integrated into a beautifully designed, professional kitchen, and cooks with the skill and flair of a master chef. The robot can do everything from blending all the ingredients & cooking on the hob, to plating up the meal and adding the garnish.
Our projects
Prof Tickle – The Amorphous Dexterous Snake Arm Robot
This project provides consultancy to the prestigious University College London (UCL) and OC Robotics to create ‘Prof Tickle’ – a heroic snake-arm robot with our Dexterous Hand on the end. Capable of moving into difficult and inaccessible places, the results demonstrate the robot’s ability to perform dexterous tasks across large distances. Why the name? Well, it pays homage to the project’s inspiration Mr Tickle from the Mr Men children’s books. Like the character, the unique robot extends its arms to reach and perform everyday tasks. It’s featured on BBC Earth Lab (03:52-6:18).
Our projects
How to Build a Bionic Man – Built Exclusively for Channel 4
Conceived as a literal response to the question: how close is bionic technology in catching up with – and even exceeding – the capabilities of the human body? Shadow takes on the role as a technical consultant for the project, responsible for designing the bionic man and the integration of parts from high-end manufacturers. The consultancy project captures immense media attention, later unveiling as an exhibit at London’s Science Museum.