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The European Space Agency (ESA) is inviting proposals for Feasibility Studies and Demonstration Projects under the "Commercial Applications of Space-Enabled Robotics" thematic call. This initiative focuses on integrating satellite technologies and robotics to enhance services in the health and safety sectors.
About the Call
ESA is looking for innovative proposals that combine satellite technologies with robotic systems to develop new services for health and safety applications. These services may include disaster response, search and rescue, CBRNE operational safety, wildfire detection, telemedicine, and social robotics.
The call is open for:
- Feasibility Studies: To identify, analyze, and define potentially sustainable services.
- Demonstration Projects: To implement and demonstrate pre-operational services.
Objectives
The main objectives of this call are to:
- Develop and demonstrate innovative services at the intersection of space-based and robotic systems.
- Improve industrial efficiency, productivity, and operational safety through the integration of satellite technologies.
- Support the adoption of satellite technology in robotic systems, identifying and mitigating design and development constraints.
- Create new markets and business models through the use of these advanced technologies.
Specific subtheme objectives include identifying commercial opportunities, establishing deployment roadmaps, and demonstrating services in pre-operational environments.
Value of Space
Space technologies offer significant benefits for robotic systems:
- Satellite Positioning: Provides high-accuracy navigation and timestamping for autonomous systems.
- Satellite Communications: Ensures reliable data, video, and voice communications, especially in areas with inadequate cellular connectivity.
- Satellite Earth Observation (SatEO): Supports situational awareness and decision-making for robotic systems with data on air quality, thermal signatures, and more.
- Spaceflight Technology Spin-Outs: Includes robotics developed for space that can be applied commercially on Earth.
What They Offer
ESA provides:
- Zero-equity funding
- Technical and commercial guidance
- Access to a network and partners
- ESA brand credibility
Funding levels range from 50-80% depending on SME status and member state approval.
What They Look For
ESA seeks proposals with:
- Attractive market opportunities and identified customer needs
- Commercially viable service concepts
- Technically feasible solutions
- Added value of space data or technology
- Motivated teams with business, technical, and financial expertise
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