Medical Swarm Robotics for Extraction and Life-Saving Interventions

Swarm robotics; autonomous medical systems; battlefield medicine; robotics for emergency response; technology innovation Technical Requirements: Develop autonomous robot swarms for battlefield medical assistance and life-saving interventions Agency: DOD / DARPA Program: STTR Phase I Topic: DPA26TZ01-NV001

Eligibility

Small businesses with fewer than 500 employees. STTR requires formal research institution partnership.

Small business (< 500 employees)
US-based
For-profit entity
US citizen or permanent resident ownership

Application requirements

1Proposal submission
2SAM.gov registration (UEI required)
3Technical volume
4Cost volume

How to apply

Submit proposal through https://www.darpa.mil/work-with-us/communities/small-business/sbir-sttr-topics

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