EMG + Linux

Develop Robotics Solutions

Robotics Competition

Coex, Seoul, South Korea
May 2027

Seed for Science

EMG in Robotics

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

The Focus
Application Process

Application Submission Deadline: 10th December 2026

The Focus

Seed for Science is an annual initiative that supports the brightest student researchers in health, robotics, and movement science-related fields. This year, the De Luca Foundation will select 2 winning teams to develop an innovative and impactful solution that uses EMG and Linux to control interaction with a social, industrial, or assistive robot. The winners will receive funding and equipment to complete their research during a six-month fellowship.

Our Goal

2 Winning Teams

2-5 Members

Within or Between Institution Collaboration

Cross Member Expertise

Application Areas

Human-Machine Interactions

Teleoperation

Wearable Robotics

Apply within a team of 2-5 members

Build Together

To inspire innovation and scalable solutions, foster collaboration, and promote access to open-source science in robotics.

Seed for Science empowers students to lead cutting-edge research and drive innovation in health, robotics, and movement science.

Selected teams will work with a principal investigator at their institution to complete a six-month fellowship. As part of their fellowship, each team will receive a 20,000 stipend and Trigno EMG equipment provided by Delsys to complete their project.

Winners will also have the opportunity to attend ICRA 2027, present their work at the Delsys booth, and experience one of the world’s leading robotics conferences.

Applicant Eligibility

Applicant Eligibility

If you answer YES to these questions, then you are eligible to apply for the Seed for Science Initiative!

  • Are you a student or post-doc who conducts research at a degree-conferring institution of higher learning?
  • Are you interested in exploring the intersection of EMG, robotics, and Linux?
  • Would you like to conduct novel research and help integrate EMG into new applications?
  • Are you part of a team consisting of between 2 and 5 members.

Application Process

Design an innovative research proposal that uses the Delsys Linux API to enable real-time robotic control. Your proposal should leverage this technology to explore novel applications of EMG in robotics.

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Criteria for Evaluation

Research proposals will be evaluated based on their novelty, feasibility, and potential impact.

Seed for Science: EMG in Robotics

Timeline

Competition Opens

14th September 2026

Application Submission Deadline

10th December 2026

Finalist Announcement

January 2027

Development Stage

January to May 2027

Finalist Demonstration

May 24th to May 28th 2027

Funding Your Future

2 outstanding teams will each win the following:

  • $20,000 USD Stipend
  • Trigno Lite System
    • 4x Trigno Avanti EMG Sensor
    • Trigno Lite Dongle
    • Trigno Lite Charging Station
    • Trigno Discover Software