Robotics: Autonomous or semi-autonomous UGV systems to supplement skills for use in hazardous environments
FUNDING OPPORTUNITY
Financing entity: European Commission
Programme: Horizon Europe Framework Programme (HORIZON)
Type of action: HORIZON-RIA HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions
Call: Disaster-Resilient Society 2023 (HORIZON-CL3-2023-DRS-01)
Objectives of the call
Projects’ results are expected to contribute to some or all of the following outcomes:
Broad acceptance of autonomous systems by first responders and affected people in civil protection;
Higher safety and security standards for operational forces working in hazardous environments;
Get ahead of future shortcomings of trained first responder personnel by increasing first responder efficiency;
Increased ability to conduct on-scene operations remotely without endangering first responders;
European robotics industry is strengthened through engagement in the civil protection research as well as an economic and political advantage through building up know-how for innovative technologies;
Reduction of false positive redouts from various sensors carried by robots.
Who can apply?
Any legal entity, regardless of its place of establishment, including legal entities from nonassociated third countries or international organisations is eligible to participate (whether it is eligible for funding or not), provided that the conditions laid down in the Horizon Europe Regulation have been met, along with any other conditions laid down in the specific call topic.
How to apply?
Electronically via the Founding & Tenders Portal Electronic Submission System
Deadline: 23 November 2023
Call budget: EUR 6 000 000
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