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Agile Wire Harness Manipulation and Installation for Unmanned Aerial Systems

Department of War · Air Force · SBIR Topic · 27.BZ

posted 7 October 2026 · closes 25 November 2026

Summary

The government seeks proposals to develop a modular, agile robotic workcell that can autonomously route, align, insert, and verify flexible wire harnesses and connectors within the constrained geometries of Unmanned Aerial Systems and advanced munitions. This effort aims to replace manual wiring processes with adaptive sensor‑driven automation to improve cycle time, reduce skilled labor, and enable rapid retasking for high‑mix/low‑volume production.

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