Autonomous Quadrupedal Research Platform

The Texas A&M Transportation Institute seeks a complete, research‑grade autonomous quadrupedal robot system that can operate in lab, indoor, and outdoor environments. The vendor must deliver a fully integrated platform—including the robot, control hardware, power supplies, sensors, communication equipment, software development kits, and manufacturer‑backed service—ready for immediate use, with a minimum 12‑month warranty and all shipping costs included. • Deliver one turnkey quadrupedal research platform (e.g., Boston Dynamics Spot EDU or an equivalent) with full sensor suite, power system, compute payload, and communications module. • Provide all required accessories: removable smart Li‑ion batteries, charger, rugged tablet controller, calibration board, protective transport case, and documentation/training. • Include a 12‑month manufacturer‑backed service plan, software SDK (Python, REST APIs), and support for autonomous navigation experiments; comply with export‑control, GA‑48, and HB 127 certifications. • Shipping must be DDP (international) or FOB Destination (domestic) to College Station, TX, with all tariffs and duties incorporated in the bid price. • Bids must be submitted by October 14 2026; delivery is expected 6–8 weeks after award.