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Robotics Platform Engineering & Prototyping

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Response Deadline01/07/2027, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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Agency

National Science Foundation → Directorate For Technology, Innovation, & PartnershipsView Agency

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)View NAICS

Place of Performance

Alexandria, VA, 22314, USA

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NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of NSF-Topic3-FY26-XLabsPhysicalAI.

The full solicitation package (6 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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NSF X-Labs Initiative – AI for Physical Systems Topic Announcement

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PostedSep 16

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Response DeadlineJan 7

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01/07/2027, 10:00:00 PM UTCin 4 months

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AgencyNational Science Foundation → Directorate For Technology, Innovation, & Partnerships

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Designs and builds physical robotic platforms for prime contractors on National Science Foundation (NSF) Physical AI projects. Fabricates bio-inspired or bio-hybrid robotic components, develops platforms for distributed learning and swarming, and implements hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) validation. Utilizes advanced actuators and high-precision sensors. Adheres to TRL 2–4 development standards. Delivers a functional physical robotic prototype.

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