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The contract, valued at 451,885 EUR, involves the manufacturing and delivery of an Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) to the Bundesamt für Strahlenschutz (BfS), Germany's Federal Office for Radiation Protection, specifically designed as a carrier for measuring devices used in radiological reconnaissance. This UGV enables safe detection and localization of radioactive materials in hazardous environments where human access is too risky, aligning with BfS's role in monitoring environmental radioactivity. While specific details on the supplier or model are not provided in available sources, it supports advanced robotic applications for radiation assessment similar to those developed for military and research purposes.