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University of Calgary Notice of Proposed Procurement for Customized Full-Size Robotic System

The University of Calgary is seeking a customized full-size humanoid robotic research platform to enhance its research in artificial intelligence and robotics. - Government buyer: - University of Calgary - OEM highlighted: - LimX Dynamics Technology Co., Ltd. (identified as the only supplier currently capable of meeting all mandatory requirements) - Products/services requested: - Customized full-size humanoid robotic research platform - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Must be hardware and software customizable - Must support integration with existing robotic systems and laboratory infrastructure - Must enable direct access to robot perception, cognition, planning, control, and whole-body motion systems via a supported development environment - Unique requirements: - Platform must be compatible with specialized laboratory equipment and previously developed research assets - Intended for advanced research in embodied AI, agentic autonomy, whole-body locomotion/manipulation, autonomous decision-making, and perception in hazardous/confined environments - Other suppliers able to provide an equivalent solution are invited to submit statements of capability

Description

The University of Calgary intends to procure a customized full-size humanoid robotic research platform to support advanced research and training in embodied artificial intelligence, agentic autonomy, whole-body locomotion and manipulation, autonomous decision-making, perception in hazardous and confined environments, and integration with existing robotic systems and infrastructure. The platform will be used to conduct research into autonomous robotic systems capable of perceiving, reasoning, planning, and executing complex physical tasks within dynamic and hazardous environments, including urban search and rescue scenarios. The acquisition aims to extend existing University research capabilities by providing a hardware and software customizable robotic platform that supports advanced software development, simulation, and integration with specialized laboratory equipment and previously developed research assets. The University seeks a solution that enables direct research access to robot perception, cognition, planning, control, and whole-body motion systems through a supported development environment, while maintaining compatibility with existing laboratory software, hardware, simulation tools, and research workflows. LimX Dynamics Technology Co., Ltd. is believed to be the only supplier currently capable of meeting all mandatory requirements. Suppliers who can provide an equivalent solution are invited to submit a statement of capabilities.

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