Autonomous wheelchair system

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    "description": "The University of Edinburgh seeks to procure an autonomous wheelchair system to support research in autonomous mobility. The system must be an off-the-shelf, commercially available, and maintainable solution capable of full autonomous navigation, with the following key requirements:\n1. Base Wheelchair Requirements\nMotorized power wheelchair suitable for both indoor and outdoor environments\nStable and ergonomic design to ensure safe autonomous operation\nCompatible with additional hardware/software for autonomous navigation integration\n2. Autonomous Navigation System\nSensor Suite:\nOdometry system for precise movement tracking\nIMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) for motion sensing\nLidar-based environment mapping and real-time obstacle detection\nDepth cameras for enhanced spatial awareness and localization\nOnboard Computation \u0026 Interface:\nHigh-performance computing unit capable of processing sensor data in real-time\nUser interface (e.g., touchscreen or equivalent) for system interaction and configuration\n3. Navigation Software \u0026 API Requirements\nAutonomous navigation software with the following capabilities:\nMapping \u0026 Localization \u2013 Ability to autonomously generate and use maps of the environment\nRoute Teaching \u0026 Execution \u2013 Manual input of custom paths and automated path following\nObstacle Avoidance \u0026 Safety Features \u2013 Intelligent real-time navigation ensuring safe maneuverability\nConfigurable \u0026 Extendable API Access \u2013 The software must provide a documented API allowing for:\nExternal control via custom-developed applications\nReal-time access to navigation and sensor data\nIntegration with additional robotics frameworks if required\nThe software must support long-term usability, allowing for custom modifications, additional research integrations, and future feature expansions.\n4. Compliance \u0026 Maintainability\nThe system must be a commercially available product, not a prototype or experimental development\nMust have long-term support and maintenance available in case of request from us\nHardware and software should be upgradeable to support evolving research needs\n5. Additional Considerations\nAdditional components and consumables such as batteries may be required\nSolution must provide detailed technical documentation and demonstrate previous successful deployments",
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        "description": "Specification for Requirement\nThe University of Edinburgh seeks to procure an autonomous wheelchair system to support research in autonomous mobility. The system must be an off-the-shelf, commercially available, and maintainable solution capable of full autonomous navigation, with the following key requirements:\n1. Base Wheelchair Requirements\nMotorized power wheelchair suitable for both indoor and outdoor environments\nStable and ergonomic design to ensure safe autonomous operation\nCompatible with additional hardware/software for autonomous navigation integration\n2. Autonomous Navigation System\nSensor Suite:\nOdometry system for precise movement tracking\nIMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) for motion sensing\nLidar-based environment mapping and real-time obstacle detection\nDepth cameras for enhanced spatial awareness and localization\nOnboard Computation \u0026 Interface:\nHigh-performance computing unit capable of processing sensor data in real-time\nUser interface (e.g., touchscreen or equivalent) for system interaction and configuration\n3. Navigation Software \u0026 API Requirements\nAutonomous navigation software with the following capabilities:\nMapping \u0026 Localization \u2013 Ability to autonomously generate and use maps of the environment\nRoute Teaching \u0026 Execution \u2013 Manual input of custom paths and automated path following\nObstacle Avoidance \u0026 Safety Features \u2013 Intelligent real-time navigation ensuring safe maneuverability\nConfigurable \u0026 Extendable API Access \u2013 The software must provide a documented API allowing for:\nExternal control via custom-developed applications\nReal-time access to navigation and sensor data\nIntegration with additional robotics frameworks if required\nThe software must support long-term usability, allowing for custom modifications, additional research integrations, and future feature expansions.\n4. Compliance \u0026 Maintainability\nThe system must be a commercially available product, not a prototype or experimental development\nMust have long-term support and maintenance available in case of request from us\nHardware and software should be upgradeable to support evolving research needs\n5. Additional Considerations\nAdditional consumables and components like batteries may be required",
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