Autonomous wheelchair system
Buyer: University Of Edinburgh
- Published
- 2 April 2025
- Estimated value
- $106,800
- Place of performance
- UKM75
- Procedure
- Direct award
- Lots
- 1
- Notice number
- 012576-2025
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-04fc24
- Official source
- Official source
Description
The University of Edinburgh seeks to procure an autonomous wheelchair system to support research in autonomous mobility. The system must be an off-the-shelf, commercially available, and maintainable solution capable of full autonomous navigation, with the following key requirements: 1. Base Wheelchair Requirements Motorized power wheelchair suitable for both indoor and outdoor environments Stable and ergonomic design to ensure safe autonomous operation Compatible with additional hardware/software for autonomous navigation integration 2. Autonomous Navigation System Sensor Suite: Odometry system for precise movement tracking IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) for motion sensing Lidar-based environment mapping and real-time obstacle detection Depth cameras for enhanced spatial awareness and localization Onboard Computation & Interface: High-performance computing unit capable of processing sensor data in real-time User interface (e.g., touchscreen or equivalent) for system interaction and configuration 3. Navigation Software & API Requirements Autonomous navigation software with the following capabilities: Mapping & Localization – Ability to autonomously generate and use maps of the envi…
Awards
| Awarded to | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cyberworks Robotics | — | — |
Official publications
- FTS · 012576-2025 · 2 April 2025
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