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Source: sbir.gov Agency: DOD Branch: USAF Program: SBIR Phase I Topic: DAF26BZ03-DV019 Research Area: Within the sector of humanoid robotics, there has been significant progress in technological maturity, opening their applicability to Air Force operations, such as maintenance activities, hazardous environment exploration, and assistance with physically demanding tasks. Humanoid robots have the capability to access areas and support operations traditionally done by human personnel, focusing on tasks that have posed significant challenges for their repetitive or strenuous nature. Noting that thes Status: open Requirements: Within the sector of humanoid robotics, there has been significant progress in technological maturity, opening their applicability to Air Force operations, such as maintenance activities, hazardous environment exploration, and assistance with physically demanding tasks. Humanoid robots have the capa

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