Procurement Summary
Country : United Kingdom
Summary : Autonomous Wheelchair System
Deadline : 12 Apr 2025
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Notice Type : Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 117132211
Document Ref. No. : APR527394
Competition : ICB
Financier : Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership : Public
Tender Value : Refer Document
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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 RequirementsMotorized power wheelchair suitable for both indoor and outdoor environmentsStable and ergonomic design to ensure safe autonomous operationCompatible with additional hardware/software for autonomous navigation integration2. Autonomous Navigation SystemSensor Suite:Odometry system for precise movement trackingIMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) for motion sensingLidar-based environment mapping and real-time obstacle detectionDepth cameras for enhanced spatial awareness and localizationOnboard Computation & Interface:High-performance computing unit capable of processing sensor data in real-timeUser interface (e.g., touchscreen or equivalent) for system interaction and configuration3. Navigation Software & API RequirementsAutonomous navigation software with the following capabilities:Mapping & Localization - Ability to autonomously generate and use maps of the environmentRoute Teaching & Execution - Manual input of custom paths and automated path followingObstacle Avoidance & Safety Features - Intelligent real-time navigation ensuring safe maneuverabilityConfigurable & Extendable API Access - The software must provide a documented API allowing for:External control via custom...
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