Creating Innovative Robotics Technologies

Adaptive Machines LLC’s Research & Innovation (R&I) services are designed for organizations seeking science-driven research and innovation in robotics.

Our research and innovation services are ideal for:

✦ Startups and Technology Companies  – Developing next-generation robotics solutions and seeking support in control algorithms and adaptive hardware.

✦ Industry Leaders and Enterprises – Integrating robotics innovations into manufacturing, automation, and autonomous systems.

✦ Research Teams and Universities – Collaborating on projects involving mechanically adaptive actuators, optimal control, and AI-driven robotics.

✦ Government and Funding Agencies, SBIR, and STTR Projects – Partnering on funded research initiatives to create breakthrough technologies in robotics, including robot design and control.

✦ Investors and Corporate R&D Divisions – Evaluating feasibility and building functional prototypes for high-potential robotics innovations.

We go beyond advisory services—conducting hands-on research, prototype validation, and collaborative development to translate advanced concepts into practical robotics solutions.

At Adaptive Machines LLC, we focus on science-driven research and innovation in mechanically adaptive robotics and data-driven optimal control methods.

Our key areas of Research & Innovation are:

✦ Mechanically Adaptive Robots – Designing and developing next-generation actuators, compliant mechanisms, and energy-efficient robotic systems.

✦ Optimal Control and AI-Driven Robotics – Creating advanced control algorithms that enable robots to move efficiently, adapt to dynamic environments, and bridge the sim-2-real gap.

✦ Wearable Robotics and Human Augmentation – Developing adaptive exoskeletons, assistive devices, and mechanically intelligent systems to enhance human mobility and performance.

✦ Autonomous Systems and Robot Locomotion – Advancing bipedal robots, real-time motion planning, and self-learning robots.

✦ Technology Feasibility and Prototype Validation – Conducting R&I to assess the technical feasibility of new robotics technologies.

✦ SBIR and STTR-Funded Research – Partnering with government agencies, research institutions, and industry leaders to innovate robotics technologies that drive breakthrough advancements.

Each project is designed to push the boundaries of robotics research, enhance real-world applications, and accelerate AI-driven robotics.

We have outlined the collaboration process in detail to provide full transparency and clarity about each step.

Here is what you can expect:

✦ Step 1: Submit a Request

We offer two options for you to choose from:

A. Long-Term or Complex Project 

Please use the Submit Request link to complete the intake form. Inside the form, you may select:

a. Request for Engagement, if your organization does not require a formal proposal to initiate an engagement;

b. Request for Proposal, if your organization requires a formal proposal to initiate an engagement.

B. One-Time or Simple Project

Please submit the How Can We Help intake form.

You will receive a confirmation email upon submission.

✦ Step 2: Book a Discovery Call

Upon receiving your request, we will evaluate whether it aligns with our expertise and capacity. If it does, we will send a link to schedule a complimentary Discovery Call. During the call, you may ask questions and outline your objectives. At the end of the call, we will advise you on the partnership type best aligned with your project.

✦ Step 3: Receive Scope of Work Agreement

After—or in some cases, prior to—the Discovery Call, we will prepare a Scope of Work outlining the technical objectives, key milestones, deliverables, timeline, and budget.

a. For funded collaborations, we provide Letters of Commitment or Teaming Agreements to support proposal submissions.

b. For sponsored or internal R&I, a project agreement and invoice will be issued once the scope is approved.

✦ Step 4: Approve the Scope of Work Agreement

The tailored scope of work agreement will be provided for your review and approval. The engagement will be confirmed only after your approval is received. No payment will be requested or processed before you approve the agreement.

✦ Step 5: Project Execution

Upon confirmation, we initiate project execution. Work is structured around key milestones and includes documentation, technical reviews, and deliverable handoffs. Progress is shared through regular updates and joint sessions.

✦ Step 6: Final Deliverables and Follow-Up

At project completion, you will receive all agreed deliverables. We offer a closing review session to discuss results and explore next-phase opportunities.

We collaborate with companies, academic institutions, and research agencies to advance early-stage innovation and deliver rigorous, actionable research outcomes in support of SBIR, STTR, and other public–private research initiatives.

How we strengthen research proposals:

✦ Technical Contributions – Advanced robotics design, adaptive actuation, and control system development
✦ Sim-2-Real Methods – Real-world validation, physical modeling, and data-informed control strategies
✦ Proposal Development – Support with technical framing, feasibility analysis, and methodology refinement
✦ Program Alignment – Ensuring scientific aims and deliverables meet agency-specific goals and evaluation criteria
✦ Joint IP Development – Collaborative pathways for managing intellectual property and research outputs

Our collaboration models:

✦ Subcontracting – Serving as a subcontractor to small businesses requiring focused technical expertise
✦ Partnerships – Contributing as a research collaborator in university- or institute-led proposals
✦ Project Scope Definition – Assisting with milestone planning, resource allocation, and compliant budgeting
✦ Formal Agreements – Providing letters of commitment, teaming agreements, and defined IP terms

We understand that schedules can change. To support you, we offer flexible rescheduling and refund options under the following conditions:

• You may cancel a non-project-based research or innovation service at least 48 hours before the next billing cycle to receive a full refund of the unused portion. Project-based services are governed by the signed research agreement. Requests must be submitted through the following link: Reschedule or Refund Request Form.
• No refunds are available for completed work.

For full details, please review our Terms of Service – Rescheduling and Refund Policy.