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Jet Propulsion Laboratory California Institute of Technology Robotic Mobility & Manipulation Kerry Klein , Deputy Manager Julie Townsend , Assistant Manager Aram Pagaryan , Business Manager Welcome to the JPL Robotics website! Here you'll find detailed descriptions of the activities of the Robotic Mobility & Manipulation Section, as well as related robotics efforts around the Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
We are approximately 130 engineers working on all aspects of robotics for space exploration and related terrestrial applications. Our primary objectives are to develop technology for in-situ exploration of the solar system, and infuse this technology into spaceflight missions. We focus on providing capabilities for mobility across and above planetary surfaces, and manipulation for instrument placement and sample collection.
This includes system architectures; mechanical and electrical design; and software for perception, control, simulation, and operations. To learn more, please use the menu bar above to browse our website. JPL's Robotics internship opportunities can be found posted at JPL's student careers website .
HR manages those student programs for JPL and offers exciting and rewarding experiences for students in a variety of disciplines. Additional student opportunities can be found at the JPL Education Office student opportunities page . JPL's Education Office offers a several student programs that afford STEM students the opportunity to gain valuable experience at JPL.
Postdocs interested in gaining experience in the field of robotics are encouraged to apply to opportunities listed at the JPL Postdoc website .
Graphical User Interface: MER RSVP ROAMS Simulation of Rover Slippage Insight Mars Lander Instrument Deployment Multimodal Locomotion Enabling Ocean Worlds Science Operations DARPA Subterranean Challenge END-TO-END SAMPLE ACQUISITION AND CACHING DEMONSTRATION In preparation for the Mars 2020 Rover mission to Mars, JPL researchers demonstrated autonomous sampling and sample caching in the laboratory.
This video shows the complete sequence of activities of the manipulator and caching subsystems. (7m27s) JPL RACER completes Experiment 5 The RACER project has recently completed a successful demonstration during DARPA's RACER Experiment 5 at Fort Cavazos, TX. The Venus Aerobot project team completes a successful field test in Blackrock Desert, Nevada.
Robotic Snake, Coming to a Glacier Near You JPL's EELS project team to conduct field test at the Columbia Icefield in Jasper National Park.
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SBIR Ignite | 2025 NASA SBIR Ignite Phase I Solicitation is sponsored by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The NASA SBIR Ignite program is designed to encourage small businesses to develop technologies with strong commercialization potential, not solely focused on NASA mission needs. It offers non-dilutive funding for early-stage, high-risk technology development to attract private sector investment.
NASA Human Exploration Research Opportunities (HERO) Released Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), entitled, “Human Exploration Research Opportunities (HERO)” (NNJ25ZSA001N) , has been released. This NOFO will solicit applied research in support of NASA’s Human Research Program (HRP). This NOFO is available through the the NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System (NSPIRES) at: https://tinyurl.com/HERO25NOFO. The research will fall into one or more categories corresponding to HRP’s five Elements: Space Radiation, Human Health Countermeasures, Exploration Medical Capability, Human Factors and Behavioral Performance, and Research Operations and Integration. This NOFO covers all aspects of research to provide human health and performance countermeasures, knowledge, technologies, and tools to enable safe, reliable, and productive human space exploration. Awards generally range from under $250K per year for focused, limited efforts (e.g., data analysis) to $1.2M per year for extensive activities (e.g., development of scientific hardware) and will be made as grants. The funds available for awards in each research opportunity offered in this NOFO range from less than one million to several million dollars. This range allows selection from a few to as many as a dozen proposals depending on the program objectives and the submission of proposals of merit. The period of performance for an award can range from one to five years. [g1] Any changes or modifications to any of these guidelines will be specified in the descriptions of the relevant research opportunities in the appendices of this solicitation. Details of the topics will be given in the appendices of the NOFO. Unless otherwise specified, appendices will use a two-step solicitation process requiring that a compliant and relevant Step-1 proposal be submitted in order to be considered to be invited to submit a Step-2 proposal. Proposal due dates will be staggered throughout the HERO open period of November 1, 2024 to October 2025. The first proposal due date (for Step-1 proposals submitted in response to Appendix A) is December 2, 2024. The electronic submission is required by the due date for proposal submission. Proposal due dates are given in the appendices, which will be posted at https://nspires.nasaprs.com. Interested proposers should monitor https://nspires.nasaprs.com or register and subscribe to the Space Operations Mission Directorate (SOMD) electronic notifications system through the NSPIRES account subscription services. New program elements or amendments to this NOFO through October 2025 will be posted in NSPIRES, after which time release of a subsequent HERO NOFO is planned. All categories of United States (U.S.) institutions are eligible to submit proposals in response to the NOFO. Principal Investigators may collaborate with universities, Federal Government laboratories, the private sector, and state and local government laboratories. In all such arrangements, the applying entity is expected to be responsible for administering the project according to the management approach presented in the proposal. NASA’s policy is to conduct research with non-U.S. organizations on a cooperative, no exchange-of-funds basis. Thank you for your continued interest in NASA. Please refer to the solicitation document for contact information. Funding Opportunity Number: NNJ25ZSA001N. Assistance Listing: 43.007. Funding Instrument: CA,G,PC. Category: ST.
Digital Cities' Innovation Accelerator Small Grant Program is sponsored by U.S. State Department's Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy (CDP). These small grants activate the private sector to deliver novel and innovative solutions to civic challenges. Projects must address a sub-national public service or infrastructure need AND incorporate trusted U.S. digital based solutions, empowering municipalities to improve public service delivery.
This NOFO provides an opportunity to all FY 2018 NIST SBIR Phase I awardees to submit a Phase II application following completion of Phase I. This NOFO provides instructions for FY 2019 NIST SBIR Phase II application preparation and submission requirements. In Phase II, work from Phase I that exhibits potential for commercial application is further developed. Phase II is the R&D or prototype development phase. To apply for a Phase II award, each Phase I awardee will be required to submit a comprehensive application outlining the proposed research and a detailed plan to commercialize the final product. Each NIST Phase II award is for up to $400,000 and up to a 24-month period of performance. One year after completing the Phase II R&D activity, the awardee shall be required to report on its commercialization activities. Up to an additional $6,500 may be requested for Technical and Business Assistance (TABA); see Section 5.11 for more information about TABA. Funding Opportunity Number: 2019-NIST-SBIR-02. Assistance Listing: 11.620. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: ST. Award Amount: Up to $400K per award.
Research on Circular Economy, Smart Manufacturing, and Energy-Efficient Microelectronics is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Advanced Materials & Manufacturing Technologies Office (AMMTO). This funding opportunity supports innovative technology R&D across the manufacturing sector with a focus on circular economy, smart manufacturing, and energy-efficient microelectronics. While the stated deadline for full applications has passed, AMMTO frequently issues similar solicitations, and this highlights a relevant area of interest for the DOE.
On April 17, 2026, NASA released a SBIR/STTR Broad Agency Announcement valid through Sept 30, 2027 — replacing the legacy annual solicitation cycle with rolling appendices. The first two appendices closed May 21. A complete strategic analysis for space-tech founders adapting to the new model.
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