Mobile Robotic Paint Marking System

The Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is seeking bids for a Mobile Robotic Paint Marking System. The system must be autonomous, portable, and GPS-guided, and must be able to layout, initial-mark, and remark athletic fields with high precision and minimal human intervention. The system must meet various requirements, including physical/hardware requirements, navigation and positioning technology requirements, spray/application system requirements, and controller/software interface requirements. The supplier must provide a comprehensive manufacturer warranty, technical support, and training for maintenance staff. • The system must be able to operate on various terrain and must have a minimum of 5 hours of active painting per full charge. • The system must be able to accommodate up to 5-gallon standard/custom paint jugs and must include a swap design acceptable to commercially available off-the-shelf turf paint containers. • The system must have a minimum positioning and line marking accuracy of within ± 0.4 to 0.8 inches. • The system must include an integrated inertial measurement unit and wheel sensor fusion. • The system must have the capability to import vector/raster graphics to automatically paint team logos, sponsor emblems, and field lettering.