Humanoid Robot for AI Development & Real-World Applications

Argonne National Laboratory is seeking a humanoid robot with a mobile base for AI development and real-world applications. Key requirements include a humanoid form factor with bimanual manipulation (minimum 3 kg payload per arm, 7-DoF arms), an omnidirectional mobile base with LiDAR for autonomous navigation, and software compatibility with VR teleoperation, ROS2, NVIDIA Isaac Sim, and a Python SDK – with an emphasis on open-source software. Manufacturing origin *must* be non-Chinese, as stipulated by DOE requirements. Offerors must complete and return the provided pre-award information, representations, and certifications (ANL-70B), including executive compensation reporting for contracts valued at $30,000 or more, and adhere to cybersecurity requirements aligned with NIST and other security frameworks. Compliance with the Buy American Act is also required, and offerors must identify any foreign-manufactured end products included in their proposal.

Notice ID

4d3542734fee4322b2a4eb399a23ec39

Solicitation Number

6-B201-Q-00090-00

NAICS Code

333998

Classification Code

3695