T/CAB079/25 - Feasibility of automated sample collection using a quadruped robot

The RAICo programme are investigating the potential of using a quadruped robot (Spot) as a robotic platform for remote health physics sample collection through swabbing, thus reducing health physics technicians’ exposure to hazardous environments. To achieve this, RAICo have manufactured specialist sample collection tools designed to interface with Spot’s robotic arm and mounting rails. The Contractor’s scope shall include the requirements capture, design, manufacture, delivery, and functional demonstration (including all required testing, verification, and documentation) for the evaluation of Spot’s autonomous navigation and automatic robotic arm motion performance. The focus will be on software development and the hardware used for evaluating the arm’s overall performance but any supplementary hardware will be considered if it provides value to the final solution

03/12/2025 12:00:00

73120000-9  Experimental development services
72200000-7  Software programming and consultancy services
31700000-3  Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies
42997300-4  Industrial robots
73100000-3  Research and experimental development services
71320000-7  Engineering design services