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Robot Dexterity: Standards and benchmarks for dexterous robotics (Request for Proposal)

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ARIA invites proposals to develop benchmarks, standards, interfaces or other shared capabilities for dexterous robotics, with tactile sensing data standards a priority. It is part of a programme backed by £88.5m, and funded projects are contracted after selection.

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Key facts

Organiser
ARIA (Advanced Research and Invention Agency)
Deadline
December 1, 2026
Cycles
Benchmarks, Standards and Interoperability RFP · deadline December 1, 2026
Amount
Grant
Open to
Not stated
Sectors
Deeptech and hardware

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Key questions about Robot Dexterity: Standards and benchmarks for dexterous robotics (Request for Proposal)

Who can apply to Robot Dexterity: Standards and benchmarks for dexterous robotics (Request for Proposal)?

Only startups in these sectors qualify: Deeptech and hardware. Other requirements: Proposal as PDF of max five pages plus references; Must address a barrier affecting multiple developers or users of dexterous robots; Broad consortia including overseas partners are viewed more favourably.

When is the Robot Dexterity: Standards and benchmarks for dexterous robotics (Request for Proposal) deadline?

The Robot Dexterity: Standards and benchmarks for dexterous robotics (Request for Proposal) deadline is December 1, 2026. Upcoming cycles: Benchmarks, Standards and Interoperability RFP · deadline December 1, 2026.

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