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HUD seeks demonstration projects for robotics and AI in factory-built housing

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), through its Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R), is seeking demonstration projects to advance robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence in factory-built housing. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R) - Scope of Opportunity: - Funding for demonstration projects that test and scale automation, robotics, and AI technologies in factory-built housing - Eligible approaches include panelized systems, modular construction, and fully volumetric homes - Projects must demonstrate scalability and measurable improvements in construction speed, labor efficiency, quality, or cost - Applicants must quantify expected affordability benefits and show how their technology bridges the gap between early development and commercial use - Unique Requirements: - HUD will be actively involved in cooperative agreements, providing technical guidance and oversight - Open to businesses, educational institutions, and nonprofits (excluding individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Products/Services Requested: - Demonstration projects for robotics, automation, and AI in factory-built housing - No specific part numbers or quantities provided

Description

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R) plans to fund demonstration projects that test and scale automation, robotics, and AI in factory-built housing to build homes faster and at lower cost. Awards will be cooperative agreements with active HUD involvement and technical guidance. Projects should focus on specific stages of factory-built housing, including panelized systems, modular construction, or volumetric homes, and demonstrate scalability and improvements in speed, labor efficiency, quality, or cost. The goal is to support technologies that can be scaled for wider use to increase housing supply and affordability.

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