19 Aug 2021

RFI0013 REQUEST FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY USING ANIMAL BIOMECHANICS AND BEHAVIOURS FOR UUV AND USV PROPULSION

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION – RFI0013 Animal Biomechanics and Behaviours, the Royal Navy is interested in progressing its use in uncrewed surface and underwater vehicles which have a unique propulsion system and/or design based on physical animal behaviours.

The Royal Navy is interested in progressing its use in uncrewed surface and underwater vehicles which have a unique propulsion system and/or design based on physical animal behaviours. Evolutionary biomechanics move away from using a traditional thruster, to those inspired by the flapping fins of swimming animals such as rays, penguins and turtles. Examples of this may include, but not be limited to how a dolphin manoeuvres underwater, or how a sea snake swims on the surface. This Request for Further Information (RFI) therefore aims to understand the technology that already exists in the commercial sector as a view for potential future investment.

Full details can be found at:

https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba49a64a-f8c0-400a-9e16-a02a4962672c

Start Date of RFI: 17/08/2021
End Date of RFI: 24/09/2021

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