DARPA is offering the Maximum Mobility and Manipulation (M3) grant to fund groundbreaking research proposals focused on enhancing ground robot capabilities. This initiative aims to spur significant advancements in both the scientific and engineering aspects of ground robot mobility and manipulation. The M3 program is designed to create and demonstrate transformative progress in how ground robots move and interact with their environments. This grant is specifically for researchers and innovators looking to develop visionary solutions that push the boundaries of current robotic limitations. The objective is to foster the creation of highly versatile and capable robotic systems, thereby expanding their operational utility across various challenging terrains and tasks. This grant seeks to solicit novel approaches that will pave the way for a new era of robotic autonomy and effectiveness.
Opportunity ID: 54777
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DARPA-BAA-10-65 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Maximum Mobility and Manipulation (M3) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant Other Procurement Contract |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.910 — Research and Technology Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | May 24, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 30, 2010 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 19, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 02, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 04, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DARPA – Defense Sciences Office |
| Description: | DARPA is soliciting research proposals in the area of ground robot mobility and manipulation. The Maximum Mobility and Manipulation (M3) program is designed to create and demonstrate significant advances in both science and engineering for ground robots.See Attached DARPA-BAA-10-65 |
| Link to Additional Information: | DARPA-BAA-10-65 |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
BAA Coordinator
Email:DARPA-BAA-10/65@darpa.mil |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| See attached Modification 2 to DARPA-BAA-10-65 Maximum Mobility and Manipulation (M3). | Jun 30, 2010 | |
| See Attached Modification 1 to DARPA-BAA-10-65, Maximum Mobility and Manipulation (M3). | Jun 30, 2010 | |
| Jun 07, 2010 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DARPA-BAA-10-65 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Maximum Mobility and Manipulation (M3) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant Other Procurement Contract |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.910 — Research and Technology Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | May 24, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 30, 2010 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 19, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 02, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 04, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DARPA – Defense Sciences Office |
| Description: | DARPA is soliciting research proposals in the area of ground robot mobility and manipulation. The Maximum Mobility and Manipulation (M3) program is designed to create and demonstrate significant advances in both science and engineering for ground robots.See Attached DARPA-BAA-10-65 |
| Link to Additional Information: | DARPA-BAA-10-65 |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
BAA Coordinator
Email:DARPA-BAA-10/65@darpa.mil |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DARPA-BAA-10-65 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Maximum Mobility and Manipulation (M3) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant Other Procurement Contract |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.910 — Research and Technology Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 30, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 19, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 19, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DARPA – Defense Sciences Office |
| Description: | DARPA is soliciting research proposals in the area of ground robot mobility and manipulation. The Maximum Mobility and Manipulation (M3) program is designed to create and demonstrate significant advances in both science and engineering for ground robots.See Attached DARPA-BAA-10-65 |
| Link to Additional Information: | DARPA-BAA-10-65 |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
BAA Coordinator
Email:DARPA-BAA-10/65@darpa.mil |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DARPA-BAA-10-65 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Maximum Mobility and Manipulation (M3) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant Other Procurement Contract |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.910 — Research and Technology Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 07, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 19, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 19, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DARPA – Defense Sciences Office |
| Description: | DARPA is soliciting research proposals in the area of ground robot mobility and manipulation. The Maximum Mobility and Manipulation (M3) program is designed to create and demonstrate significant advances in both science and engineering for ground robots.
See Attached DARPA-BAA-10-65 |
| Link to Additional Information: | DARPA-BAA-10-65 |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
BAA Coordinator
Email:DARPA-BAA-10/65@darpa.mil |
Related Documents
Folder 54777 Full Announcement-1 -> darpa-baa-10-65.pdf
Folder 54777 Full Announcement-2 -> mod 1 darpa-baa-10-65 6_7_10.pdf
Folder 54777 Revised Full Announcement-1 -> mod 2 darpa-baa-10-65.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | BAA Coordinator Email: DARPA-BAA-10/65@darpa.mil |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.910 | PKG00018860 | May 24, 2010 | Aug 02, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
54777 RR_SF424-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
54777 RR_FedNonFedBudget-1.1.pdf
54777 RR_FedNonFed_SubawardBudget-1.2.pdf
54777 RR_OtherProjectInfo-1.1.pdf
54777 RR_Budget-1.1.pdf
54777 RR_KeyPersonExpanded-1.1.pdf
54777 RR_PerformanceSite-1.1.pdf
54777 RR_SubawardBudget-1.2.pdf