
Nathan Lepora
Nathan Lepora is a professor of robotics and artificial intelligence at the University of Bristol, specializing in dextrous manipulation and the control of robotic systems. He highlights the ongoing challenges in controlling robotic hands, noting that while the hardware is becoming more advanced, the software required to teach these hands how to perform tasks remains a significant hurdle in robotics.
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Nathan Lepora is a professor of robotics and AI at the University of Bristol.
China wants to solve the hardest problem in robotics – making hands | RobotsThe Guardian·
United Kingdom· 2026-07-06





