Robotic replicants for optimizing the yield by augmenting living ecosystems
Tender Summary
The UNIVERSITY OF DURHAM in Belgium from Europe region has released this tender for Robotic replicants for optimizing the yield by augmenting living ecosystems Earth s ecosystems are in a rapid decline of species diversity and abundance One of the most affected groups is honeybees a keystone species that play a key role in pollination and hence crucial for ecosystem stability The goal of the RoboRoyale project is to develop and combine micro-robotic biological and machine learning technologies into a system that can support the well-being of the honeybee queen the single key individual responsible for the reproductive success and efficiency of the colony The core of the project is the development of a micro-robotic system designed to operate around the queen This multi-robot system will replace the court bees that are in charge of feeding grooming and cleaning of the queen as well as the facilitation of pheromone transfer from the queen to the workers Through a combination of machine learning behavioral modeling and advanced control methods our system will gradually learn how to groom the queen in order to regulate her egg-laying activity and pheromone production to optimize the hive s macroscopic variables e g brood production in a scientifically and ecologically informed way The developed bio-hybrid system will serve as an important scientific tool to study honeybee biology to support the honeybee colony health and efficiency and to provide a stabilizing factor on the surrounding ecosystem Moreover showing that one can achieve a positive impact on large scale ecosystems by using microrobots to affect one single living organism will bring radical new insights into novel possibilities of bio-hybrid technology Although risky the potential impact of the project will lead to foundational scientific and biotechnological approaches to synthesize symbiotic super-organisms of cooperating robots and animals The interdisciplinary nature of the project will pave the way towards microscopic bio-compatible sensors and actuators needed to realize game-changing bio-medical robotic and automotive systems with tender notice no. 964492 published on 07 Aug 2026. The tender is due to expire on 30 Apr 2027. This tender is sourced from Cordis and is eligible for suppliers interested in Industrial robots. Interested bidders can obtain further information including complete bid documents or ways to participate by registering on Tender Impulse and referencing via Tender Impulse ID 14255497.
Tender Details
Tender NoticeTI Ref: 14255497
Tender Notice No
964492
Tender Organisation
UNIVERSITY OF DURHAM
Tender Sector
Tender Service
Worldwide
Tender Region
Tender Project Location
Tender CPV
42997300 : Industrial robots
Tender Source
Cordis
Tender Document Type
Tender Notice
Tender Deadline
30 Apr 2027 263 days left
Tender Description
Robotic replicants for optimizing the yield by augmenting living ecosystems Earth s ecosystems are in a rapid decline of species diversity and abundance One of the most affected groups is honeybees a keystone species that play a key role in pollination and hence crucial for ecosystem stability The goal of the RoboRoyale project is to develop and combine micro-robotic biological and machine learning technologies into a system that can support the well-being of the honeybee queen the single key individual responsible for the reproductive success and efficiency of the colony The core of the project is the development of a micro-robotic system designed to operate around the queen This multi-robot system will replace the court bees that are in charge of feeding grooming and cleaning of the queen as well as the facilitation of pheromone transfer from the queen to the workers Through a combination of machine learning behavioral modeling and advanced control methods our system will gradually learn how to groom the queen in order to regulate her egg-laying activity and pheromone production to optimize the hive s macroscopic variables e g brood production in a scientifically and ecologically informed way The developed bio-hybrid system will serve as an important scientific tool to study honeybee biology to support the honeybee colony health and efficiency and to provide a stabilizing factor on the surrounding ecosystem Moreover showing that one can achieve a positive impact on large scale ecosystems by using microrobots to affect one single living organism will bring radical new insights into novel possibilities of bio-hybrid technology Although risky the potential impact of the project will lead to foundational scientific and biotechnological approaches to synthesize symbiotic super-organisms of cooperating robots and animals The interdisciplinary nature of the project will pave the way towards microscopic bio-compatible sensors and actuators needed to realize game-changing bio-medical robotic and automotive systems
Tender Bidding Type
Tender Document
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The tender has been issued by UNIVERSITY OF DURHAM in Belgium. Such a type of tender falls under Industrial robots, within the Park Management sector, and is listed on Tender Impulse under notice number 964492.
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The notice was published on 07 Aug 2026 and submissions close on 30 Apr 2027. Late bids are rarely accepted in public procurement, so aim to have your documents ready several days before the closing date.
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