Procurement of a Humanoid Robot

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking a humanoid robot for procurement. The robot should be capable of identifying areas of rough or uneven terrain, planning a pathway over it, and achieving this with an asymmetrical gait. The robot's rough-terrain capability is expected to be evaluated through specific demonstration or acceptance tests. Some key features of the robot include: • The ability to walk over terrain with asymmetric slopes, steps, or varying heights • The ability to achieve an asymmetrical gait • Compliance with the minimum battery-power requirement • The ability to perform in a variety of environments, including those with obstacles and uneven terrain