MEDICAL SWARM ROBOTICS FOR EXTRACTION AND LIFE-SAVING INTERVENTIONS

Name: MEDICAL SWARM ROBOTICS FOR EXTRACTION AND LIFE-SAVING INTERVENTIONS
Creator: Department of Defense
Published: 2026-04-13T22:26:48.567627+00:00
Keywords: SBIR

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AI Overview

This RFP seeks swarm-based micro-robotics capable of autonomous medical assistance for battlefield casualties in mass casualty incidents. Proposed systems must demonstrate at least two capabilities—such as casualty extraction, limb stabilization, hemorrhage control, or medication delivery—while remaining portable enough for IFAK integration or drone deployment.

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Key Details

Agency

Department of Defense

Funding Amount

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Release Date

April 13, 2026

Due Date

June 3, 2026 (Closed)

Official Description

This topic addresses a critical battlefield medical need through the development of innovative swarm-based small-robotic systems capable of autonomous medical assistance to incapacitated and difficult to reach casualties. Future Large Scale Combat Operations (LSCO) predict massive casualty incidents, delayed evacuation, and insufficient capacity of the medical system, especially from the point-of-injury to Role 1 medical care [1]. With a delayed medical response casualties have a high chance of ...

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Change History

Opportunity RemovedJun 3, 2026 at 4:02 PM