bimanual
adjective
bi·man·u·al
(ˌ)bī-ˈman-yə-wəl 
-yəl
: done with or requiring the use of both hands
bimanually
adverb
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Microsoft Research announced Rho-alpha in late January 2026, positioning it as an early foundation model for bimanual robotic manipulation and inviting organizations to an Early Access Program, with broader availability via Microsoft Foundry planned later.
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Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
In physical experiments involving bimanual manipulation, the policy was able to complete long-horizon tasks directly from visual input, suggesting that the approach can transfer beyond simulation into real environments.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
The best solution for this work, Hurst and others argue, is a bipedal, bimanual robot that can turn on the spot and adjust its center of gravity while carrying heavy items.
—James Vincent, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
The system enables manipulation in 7 degrees of freedom (DoF) and offers the ability to reposition objects in hand and to perform tasks that usually require bimanual systems.
—IEEE Spectrum, 25 June 2021
Once that’s done, your doctor will conduct a bimanual exam to study your reproductive organs.
—Kristin Canning, SELF, 24 Apr. 2018
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Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
In physical experiments involving bimanual manipulation, the policy was able to complete long-horizon tasks directly from visual input, suggesting that the approach can transfer beyond simulation into real environments.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
The best solution for this work, Hurst and others argue, is a bipedal, bimanual robot that can turn on the spot and adjust its center of gravity while carrying heavy items.
—James Vincent, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
The system enables manipulation in 7 degrees of freedom (DoF) and offers the ability to reposition objects in hand and to perform tasks that usually require bimanual systems.
—IEEE Spectrum, 25 June 2021
Once that’s done, your doctor will conduct a bimanual exam to study your reproductive organs.
—Kristin Canning, SELF, 24 Apr. 2018
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“Bimanual.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bimanual. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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bimanual
adjective
bi·man·u·al
(ˈ)bī-ˈman-yə(-wə)l
: done with or requiring the use of both hands
a bimanual pelvic examination
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