HEBI Robotics awarded $850K NASA SBIR Phase II contract for modular space actuators

Jan 9, 2026 · Contract Award · HEBI Robotics · Actuation

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Company media · HEBI Robotics
  • HEBI Robotics received an $850,000 Phase II Small Business Innovation Research contract from NASA to develop modular actuation hardware for space environments.
  • The two-year project will focus on control electronics compatible with HEBI's actuator ecosystem and third-party robotic systems.
  • The award follows a successful Phase I SBIR project demonstrating initial testing of robotic actuators for space applications.

HEBI Robotics is a Pittsburgh-based robotics company focused on modular actuation hardware, motion-control software, and robot development systems. Its platform combines smart actuators, accessories, APIs, and kits used to build custom robot arms, mobile robots, and other robotic systems.