[ARIA] Robot Locomotion: TA1 + TA2
Any type of organisation from any location. TA1 (Integrated Robot Bodies) has a strong commercial focus: most competitive applicants expected to be companies or to form one if funded, with a UK benefit case proportional to award size. TA2 (Foundational Technologies) open to research teams at any maturity. Same team should not normally apply to both TAs (different teams in one organisation may).
Next deadline
Closes: 4 December 2026
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What it funds
Any type of organisation from any location. TA1 (Integrated Robot Bodies) has a strong commercial focus: most competitive applicants expected to be companies or to form one if funded, with a UK benefit case proportional to award size. TA2 (Foundational Technologies) open to research teams at any maturity. Same team should not normally apply to both TAs (different teams in one organisation may).
Who it suits
Any type of organisation from any location. TA1 (Integrated Robot Bodies) has a strong commercial focus: most competitive applicants expected to be companies or to form one if funded, with a UK benefit case proportional to award size. TA2 (Foundational Technologies) open to research teams at any ma…
- AI & software
- Manufacturing & materials
- Feasibility
- Industrial R&D
Programme specifications
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