Detection and swabbing of complex surfaces using the Spot robot
UK Atomic Energy Authority · South East
Key facts
- Estimated value
- £170,000
- Engagement closes
- 17 Jul 2026
- Contract ends
- 01 Feb 2027
- Buyer type
- Central government
- Source
- Find a Tender
Description
RAICo (The Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Collaboration) is looking to develop remote sample collection (swabbing) capabilities based around the Boston Dynamics Spot quadruped robot, its arm, and bespoke tooling which fits the arm gripper. The aim is to develop and trial a mature mixed-autonomy remote contamination assessment capability, enabling routine Health Physics monitoring in hazardous environments without human entry.
Categories (CPV)
- 42997300 Industrial robots
- 71330000 Miscellaneous engineering services
- 71340000 Integrated engineering services
- 72266000 Software consultancy services
- 73200000 Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 Research consultancy services
- 73220000 Development consultancy services
- 98112000 Services furnished by professional organisations
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