HEBI Robotics earns NASA SBIR grant to fast track miniaturized actuators
HEBI Robotics has secured a NASA SBIR Phase I contract to develop miniaturized, high-torque density actuators for space applications. The project aims to create rugged, modular hardware suitable for CubeSats and other space-constrained environments.
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Advancements in modular robotics for space exploration lower the barrier to entry for commercial satellite deployment and deep-space research.
By The Robot Report Staff | August 3, 2026
Clockwise from top left: HEBI’s T-Series, R-Series, and H-Series actuators. | Source: HEBI Robotics
HEBI Robotics today said it has obtained a new NASA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I contract. With the contract, HEBI will fast-track its miniaturized high torque density modular actuators for SmallSats and challenging environments.
“With space becoming increasingly commercialized, there is real demand for affordable, versatile, and scalable mass-production of robotic systems that can function in difficult environments,” said Andrew Willig, HEBI’s director of hardware. “We’re looking to bring the price point down on rugged hardware without compromising the reliability that a critical industry such as aerospace relies on.”
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