Official DPRTE event partner, the Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is seeking innovations to develop a complete telexistence system, integrating telepresence, robotic and haptic technologies on to a single platform.
DASA has launched Telexistence Phase 2, on behalf of the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA).
Telexistence technology has the potential to give those working in hazardous environments the capability to undertake tasks without physically being present, which can decrease risk and reduce the logistical burden associated with dangerous operations.
This is achieved using a remotely-operated system, and relies on integrating:
- telepresence, which enables the operator to see and hear as though in the remote environment
- robotics / wearable assistive technologies, which enable the operator to interact with the remote environment
- haptic feedback / sensors which enable the operator to touch / feel the remote environment
The total funding available for this competition is £1.3 million, with DASA expecting to fund several proposals with a maximum value of £400k per proposal.
DASA are looking for innovators to develop a complete telexistence system. This will involve the integration of telepresence, robotic and haptic technologies on to a single platform. Solutions must enable the user to experience and interact with the remote environment as if they were physically there.
Successful suppliers will be invited to DASA’s laboratories to evaluate the capabilities of their systems against a series of tasks that are representative of a use case. Suppliers will choose one use case from the following:
- Specialist Nuclear Decommissioning Tasks
- Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)
- Defence and Security Medical applications
Date: 27 January 2022
A webinar will be held on 27 January which will provide further detail on the Telexistence Phase 2 competition, and a chance to ask questions in an open forum. Register here.
A series of 15 minute one-to-one teleconference sessions will be held on 1 February and 9 February, giving the opportunity to ask specific questions about Telexistence Phase 2. Booking is on a first come first served basis. Register here.
The submission deadline is Midday on Wednesday 6 April 2022 (BST).
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Post written by: Matt Brown
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