[CCoE Notice] Calling Robotic Experts and Building Innovators – Apply by May 12 for First-Ever American-Made E-ROBOT Prize
Knudsen, Rachel W
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Thu Mar 11 13:38:43 CST 2021
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March 11, 2021
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Calling Robotic Experts and Building Innovators – Apply by May 12 for First-Ever American-Made E-ROBOT Prize
The American-Made Buildings Prize, called Envelope Retrofit Opportunities for Building Optimization Technologies (E-ROBOT), is offering up to $5 million in cash prizes and awards for competitors and Network Connectors. Submissions for Phase 1 of the E-ROBOT Prize are due by 5:00 p.m. ET on May 12, 2021.
Funded by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Building Technologies Office (BTO), the E-ROBOT Prize is focused on developing advanced robotics for building envelope retrofits in alignment with BTO’s Advanced Building Construction (ABC) Initiative<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTAzMTEuMzY4MTM2MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5lbmVyZ3kuZ292L2VlcmUvYnVpbGRpbmdzL2FkdmFuY2VkLWJ1aWxkaW5nLWNvbnN0cnVjdGlvbi1pbml0aWF0aXZlIn0.rTq-CPH6chi8Ar4phJgipzb9F40u6-_WVtrOlr93kTM/s/1157884621/br/99777741879-l__;!!LkSTlj0I!UOmobo1tM_rAjPLK5ydbpOLAteUA8N1hQSKyAxKNlnqtqW7sVlROkCUD0S7gipla$>. Entrepreneurial researchers, small businesses, students, and nonprofit organizations based in the United States are encouraged to submit their ideas for Phase 1 by the May 12 deadline.
“There is an incredible opportunity to increase envelope retrofit rates, which will translate to a potential to reduce carbon emissions and save billions of dollars per year in U.S. energy bills,” said BTO Technology-to-Market Manager Mary Hubbard. “The E-ROBOT Prize is designed to stimulate technological innovation to make building retrofits easier, faster, safer and more accessible, while complementing and supporting the existing workforce.”
The E-ROBOT Prize supports the current climate mission to push the frontiers of science and engineering and catalyze clean energy jobs through research, development, demonstration, and deployment. Existing energy-efficient upgrade methods are often disruptive to homeowners or building occupants and pose potential health and safety hazards to construction workers. Advancements in robotic capabilities allow for workers to safely reach places or perform activities that were previously impossible. For example, robots can safely enter small spaces and cavities, such as ductwork, to perform air-sealing or other efficiency activities. Innovations in robotic technologies can also create new employment and business opportunities, while helping to ensure quality and consistency when installing energy efficiency measures.
In addition to $4 million in cash prizes for competitors, the E-ROBOT Prize is offering $1 million in recognition awards for Connectors<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTAzMTEuMzY4MTM2MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2FtZXJpY2FubWFkZWNoYWxsZW5nZXMub3JnL25ldHdvcmsvaW5kZXguaHRtbCJ9.fNT1UX1rvZZNKvDHYXVlHyFiortKuG_ZKJvwSyOrC94/s/1157884621/br/99777741879-l__;!!LkSTlj0I!UOmobo1tM_rAjPLK5ydbpOLAteUA8N1hQSKyAxKNlnqtqW7sVlROkCUD0Vc-XhTV$> in the American-Made Network who help recruit participants and mentor competitors. Connectors can be associated with national labs, accelerators, incubators, universities, industry organizations, or other entities who help competitors navigate the innovation process. Entities interested in participating as a Connector can visit the following site to sign up and apply: americanmadechallenges.org/connect.html<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTAzMTEuMzY4MTM2MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2FtZXJpY2FubWFkZWNoYWxsZW5nZXMub3JnL2Nvbm5lY3QuaHRtbCJ9.RV6rPxkk3gT6UixaZ8Y91c3SH824w3stcIOum0tSQmM/s/1157884621/br/99777741879-l__;!!LkSTlj0I!UOmobo1tM_rAjPLK5ydbpOLAteUA8N1hQSKyAxKNlnqtqW7sVlROkCUD0eONkMkp$>.
Those interested in competing can view a recording of the E-ROBOT Prize Teaming Event<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTAzMTEuMzY4MTM2MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL25ld2xhYi5jb20vZXZlbnQvYW1lcmljYW4tbWFkZS1uZXR3b3JrLWUtcm9ib3QtcHJpemUtdGVhbWluZy1ldmVudC8ifQ.cbu04MaFHUYi3VsljkCqmTt2zQ25bK32v2EZXnrL61Q/s/1157884621/br/99777741879-l__;!!LkSTlj0I!UOmobo1tM_rAjPLK5ydbpOLAteUA8N1hQSKyAxKNlnqtqW7sVlROkCUD0Rmw0z4V$> from March 3 to learn more about how to design a holistic, turnkey solution that addresses an industry problem for building envelope retrofits. Teams are also encouraged to register now for E-ROBOT Prize Office Hours<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTAzMTEuMzY4MTM2MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2xpdmUucmVtby5jby9lL2Utcm9ib3Qtb2ZmaWNlLWhvdXJzL3JlZ2lzdGVyIn0.s4ITxpnxxu5Jogc5tcehuUJFggpQ4dmcmRcJGOuM4kw/s/1157884621/br/99777741879-l__;!!LkSTlj0I!UOmobo1tM_rAjPLK5ydbpOLAteUA8N1hQSKyAxKNlnqtqW7sVlROkCUD0fNo6mUG$> on Wednesday, April 21, from 1- 3 p.m. ET to get last-minute questions answered and receive one-on-one application support directly from the experts.
Visit the E-ROBOT Prize website<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTAzMTEuMzY4MTM2MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2FtZXJpY2FubWFkZWNoYWxsZW5nZXMub3JnL0VST0JPVC8ifQ.VsvuFnmTVrEZZYm7NVBKiWQllcJ69okWTJAwgEkoTow/s/1157884621/br/99777741879-l__;!!LkSTlj0I!UOmobo1tM_rAjPLK5ydbpOLAteUA8N1hQSKyAxKNlnqtqW7sVlROkCUD0Sd2ADp-$> on the American-Made Challenges site for more information, including how to get involved.
The American-Made Buildings Prize is administered by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and is funded by BTO.
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