Project Grant 20233941240698

This is a Project Grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (CFDA 10.212). The $650,000 grant was awarded to Bird's Eye Robotics, Inc., a for-profit organization, to develop the "Caretaker Robot" - a fully autonomous robotic solution to reduce labor costs and improve bird welfare and performance in large-scale commercial broiler barns. The project aims to research and develop autonomous robot technologies that can navigate the challenging broiler barn environment to reduce the manual labor required to stimulate the flock and check on the birds. Upon completion of the Phase II effort by August 31, 2025, Bird's Eye Robotics plans to deliver units as part of commercial agreements with major poultry integrators in the U.S.