Seed for Science 2026

Robotics Competition

Developing EMG-Driven ROS2 Solutions for Social, Industrial, or Assistive Robotics

Applications Open in September 2026

Who We Are

Founded in 1985, The De Luca Foundation (DLF) is a private charitable organization. DLF dedicates its financial resources to serving the Biomechanics Research Community through R&D grants, travel grants, public education, and workshops to:

  • Raise awareness of innovative methodologies for understanding human motor control,
  • Fostering innovative work,
  • Educating students and young researchers, and
  • Funding research ideas to study neuromuscular diseases.

What We Do

The Foundation supports researchers around the world through various mechanisms with the goal of fostering a path of innovation and breakthroughs in Electromyography and Human Movement Sciences.

Get Involved​

There are many ways in which you can take action and help us advance research and innovation in Motor Control and Human Movement Sciences.

Get Involved​

There are many ways in which you can take action and help us advance research and innovation in Motor Control and Human Movement Sciences.