Opportunity
SBIR / STTR #DAF26BZ03-DV019
USAF SBIR Solicitation for Safe Falling and Failing Mechanisms for Humanoid Robots
Buyer
USAF
Posted
June 07, 2026
Respond By
July 22, 2026
Identifier
DAF26BZ03-DV019
NAICS
541715
This opportunity is a United States Air Force (USAF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) solicitation focused on developing safety mechanisms for humanoid robots: - Government Buyer: - United States Air Force (USAF), Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Research and development services to design and implement safe falling and failing mechanisms for humanoid robots - Emphasis on innovative solutions that prevent injury or damage during robot falls or operational failures - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Compliance with SBIR/STTR program eligibility and proposal preparation instructions - Solutions must enhance safety and reliability of humanoid robots in failure scenarios - Official instructions and guidance documents are provided for bidders
Description
This solicitation is part of the SBIR/STTR program and focuses on developing safety mechanisms for humanoid robots to prevent injury during falls or failures. It is currently in the pre-release stage with a planned release date of February 18, 2001, and a closing date of March 18, 2001. The solicitation invites proposals aimed at enhancing the safety and reliability of humanoid robots in failure scenarios. The official documents include instructions and a preface PDF to guide prospective bidders.