# ERI: Discrete Variable Stiffness Grippers for Safe and Sustainable Marine Harvesting

**Budget Signal Score:** 40/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | University of West Florida |
| Location | PENSACOLA, FL |
| Project | ERI: Discrete Variable Stiffness Grippers for Safe and Sustainable Marine Harvesting |
| Award amount | $150,443 |
| Obligated so far | $150,443 |
| Awarded | 2026-08-17 |
| Period | 2026-09-01 to 2028-08-31 |
| Program | FRR-Foundationl Rsrch Robotics |
| Directorate / division | ENG / CMMI |
| Award ID | 2553491 |

## Why this score
- Award of $150,443.
- Equipment- and compute-heavy field.

Source: U.S. National Science Foundation Awards API (https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2553491). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:10:42.804Z.
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