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NSF X-Labs Initiative – AI for Physical Systems Topic Announcement

National Science Foundation · NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION · Solicitation · NSF-Topic3-FY26-XLabsPhysicalAI

posted 16 September 2026 · closes 7 January 2027 · NAICS 541715 · PSC AJ12 · 5 postings

Summary

The National Science Foundation is soliciting written proposals for the NSF X‑Labs Initiative AI for Physical Systems topic, seeking early‑stage platform technologies that enable intelligent, adaptive and scalable AI systems interacting with the physical world such as robotics, embodied systems, human‑robot interfaces, advanced sensing, and cyber‑physical systems. This effort aims to advance foundational AI capabilities that can operate in or interface with real‑world environments, supporting future research and development across multiple domains.

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