Supply and Installation of Lightweight Robotic Arm with Force/Torque Sensing and Gripper for University of Birmingham
UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply and Installation of Lightweight Robotic Arm with Force/Torque Sensing and Gripper for University of Birmingham
Awarded 23 Nov 2015
Awarded23 Nov 2015
Value£71,128.00
SupplierShunk Intec Ltd
AgencyUNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
RegionWest Midlands
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 10y 10mo ago2mo term
Awarded 23 Nov 2015Expired 8 Jan 2016
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The University of Birmingham awarded a contract to Shunk Intec Ltd for the supply and installation of a lightweight robotic arm equipped with a GAMMA force/torque sensor and gripper.
The contract, valued at £71,128, supports the university's research capabilities in robotics and sensing.
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