Alberta Purchasing #2026RSS0080

University of Calgary Procurement: Customized Humanoid Robotic Research Platform

The University of Calgary is seeking a customized full-size humanoid robotic research platform to support advanced research in artificial intelligence and robotics. - Government Buyer: - University of Calgary - Department: Research and Innovation - OEMs and Vendors: - LimX Dynamics Technology Co., Ltd. (highlighted as sole supplier capable of meeting requirements) - Other suppliers invited to demonstrate capability - Products/Services Requested: - Customized full-size humanoid robotic research platform - Must be hardware and software customizable - Support advanced software development and simulation - Integrate with specialized laboratory equipment and existing research assets - Compatible with existing laboratory software, hardware, simulation tools, and research workflows - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Platform must enable research in embodied AI, agentic autonomy, whole-body locomotion/manipulation, autonomous decision-making, and perception in hazardous/confined environments - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Classified under industrial manufacturing machinery, process equipment, and laboratory testing equipment - Direct procurement with opportunity for other suppliers 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.

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