SBIR / STTR #DPA26TZ01-NV001

DARPA Solicitation for Autonomous Medical Swarm Robotics R&D

DARPA is seeking innovative research and development proposals for autonomous medical swarm robotics to support battlefield casualty extraction and life-saving interventions. - Government Buyer: - Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Department of War - Contracting managed by the DARPA Small Business Programs Office - Products/Services Requested: - Research and development of small-robotic swarms for autonomous battlefield medical assistance - Capabilities include casualty extraction, hemorrhage control, fracture stabilization, and medication delivery - Modular, self-assembling robots deployable via drone swarms or individual first aid kits - At least two capabilities must be demonstrated: one extraction and one treatment - Phase I: Subcomponent feasibility studies and demonstrations (6 months, $300,000) - Phase II: Prototype development, ruggedization, and operational demonstration (18 months, $1.5M, plus 6-month $500K option) - Phase III: Technology maturation and commercialization (external funding) - Notable Requirements: - Proposals must address modular swarm architecture, sensing, mobility, and treatment design - Demonstrations must include video and technical reports - Commercialization planning and FDA regulatory pathway development required in later phases - Technology should have dual-use potential for military and disaster response applications - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - No detailed product part numbers beyond the topic identifier (DPA26TZ01-NV001)

Description

This solicitation seeks proposals for research and development in the area of medical swarm robotics aimed at extraction and life-saving interventions. The program is part of the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) initiative under DARPA. The solicitation includes instructions and a preface for proposal submission and emphasizes innovative research concepts that support national security. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP).

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