Safe and Assured Foundation Robots for Open eNvironments (SAFRON) Webinar
ID: DARPA-SN-25-06Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA)DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCYARLINGTON, VA, 222032114, USA

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Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

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NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; BASIC RESEARCH (AC11)

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https://sam.gov/opp/4ffe608137df46aebae2e0b50f7c1cdc/view
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    The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is hosting a virtual webinar on October 22, 2024, to discuss the Safe and Assured Foundation Robots for Open eNvironments (SAFRON) Advanced Research Concepts (ARC) Opportunity. This initiative aims to engage potential proposers, particularly non-traditional performers such as small businesses and research institutions, in developing innovative research concepts related to artificial intelligence and open-world robotics, focusing on the safe deployment of foundation model-enabled robots capable of understanding and executing natural language commands in dynamic environments. The webinar will provide an overview of the SAFRON objectives, facilitate interaction with government personnel and experts, and promote transparency and collaboration in advancing robotic technologies for national security applications. Registration is required and will close on October 21, 2024, or when capacity is reached; interested parties can contact the BAA Coordinator at SAFRON@darpa.mil for further information.

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    The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is hosting a virtual webinar on October 22, 2024, to discuss the Safe and Assured Foundation Robots for Open eNvironments (SAFRON) Advanced Research Concepts (ARC) Opportunity. This event aims to engage potential proposers, especially non-traditional performers like small businesses and research institutions, in exploring innovative research concepts related to artificial intelligence and open-world robotics. The webinar will cover the objectives of the SAFRON opportunity and allow participants to interact with government personnel and experts. The SAFRON initiative seeks to address the challenges of safely deploying foundation model-enabled robots that can understand and execute natural language commands in dynamic environments. Proposals are invited to explore how assurance mechanisms can ensure that these robots operate as intended and do not exhibit errant behaviors. Participation in the webinar is voluntary, and registration is required. The registration process is open now and will close by October 21, 2024, or upon reaching capacity. Attendance is permitted for U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and foreign nationals under certain conditions. The information session aims to promote transparency and collaboration in pursuing cutting-edge robotic technologies for national security applications.
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