ONR: Advancing Robotic Capability & Usability for Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)

The goal of this BAA is to develop and demonstrate manipulators and end effectors that when combined with EOD platforms approach human performance without latency at extended distances.

The capability improvements sought include:

(1) dual manipulators (arms and end effectors) that can work together to plan and execute bi-manual tasks that require a high level of dexterity

(2) end effectors (hands) that can use the sense of touch to interpret and visualize the shape and texture of an explosive threat or object when external sensors are not available

(3) end effectors that can sense and understand changes in the weight and temperature profiles as the explosive threat or object is being lifted or moved.

 

 

Funding: No fixed limit 

Duration: No fixed limit 

 

 

Research Authority due date: 8.4.18

White paper (required) due date: 13.4.18

Full proposal due date: 13.7.18