SBIR / STTR #DAF26BZ03-DV020

SBIR Solicitation: Humanoid Robotic Fleet Management System Development

The U.S. Air Force is seeking innovative solutions for managing fleets of humanoid and industrial robots in aircraft maintenance and sustainment environments. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Air Force (Air Force Materiel Command) - Solicitation is part of the DOD Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, targeting small business participation - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the focus is on research and development - Products/Services Requested: - Development of a humanoid robotic fleet management system - Phase I: Prototype for fleet monitoring, task assignment, and adaptive autonomous control in simulation - Phase II: Functional prototype tested on physical humanoid and industrial robot fleets, demonstrating coordination and resource optimization - Phase III: Commercialization and integration with existing robotic platforms - Key technical requirements: - System must support autonomous task allocation, real-time monitoring, and adaptability to dynamic environments - Must handle fleets of varying sizes and robot types - Emphasis on AI, autonomy, and human-robot interaction - No specific part numbers, products, or purchase quantities are listed - Unique requirement: Demonstrated ability to coordinate and optimize resources across diverse robotic fleets, with a clear path to commercial transition

Description

This solicitation is a pre-release topic under the SBIR program managed by the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC). It focuses on the development and management of humanoid robotic fleets. The solicitation includes detailed instructions and additional documents for interested parties to review. The solicitation is part of the DOD SBIR 2026 program and aims to engage small businesses in innovative research and development related to humanoid robotics.

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