Robot arms for Bi-Manual Manipulation test methods
ID: AMDTCSSN2501279Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGYDEPT OF COMMERCE NISTGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)
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    Posted Apr 9, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Apr 9, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Apr 16, 2025, 5:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is seeking sources for two collaborative robotic manipulator arms designed for bi-manual manipulation test methods. The primary objective is to acquire robotic arms that meet specific technical specifications, including at least seven degrees of freedom, integrated joint torque sensors, and compatibility with the Robotic Operating System 2 (ROS2), to aid in developing standards for benchmarking coordinated control between robotic arms. This procurement is crucial for advancing the performance metrics and test methods that support the development of robotic systems capable of safe human collaboration in manufacturing environments. Interested vendors should respond to Hunter Tjugum at hunter.tjugum@nist.gov by providing detailed information about their products and capabilities, with responses due within seven business days of the notice issuance.

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