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Multi-vehicle Planning and Coordination (MPAC) System

Award Information

Agency:
Department of Defense 		Branch:
Navy 		Award ID:
82743 		Program Year/Program:
2008 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number:
N071-096-1470 		Solicitation Year:
N/A 		Solicitation Topic Code:
N/A 		Solicitation Number:
N/A
Small Business Information
Robotic Research, LLC
555 Quince Orchard Road, Suite 300 Gaithersburg, MD 20878-1426
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Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: Yes
HUBZone-Owned: No
 
Phase 2
Fiscal Year: 2008
Title: Multi-vehicle Planning and Coordination (MPAC) System
Agency / Branch: DOD / NAVY
Contract: N00014-08-C-0816
Award Amount: $442,014.00
 

Abstract:

In the future, the U.S. Navy will likely use unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) as an integral part of the Navy's transformation to a networked, more agile force. Navy planners see USVs operating extensively in ocean, littoral (coastal), and riverine areas. USVs are less vulnerable operating on the water's surface than unmanned aerial and submersible vehicles in their respective areas. Unmanned systems are increasingly being used to provide persistent littoral surveillance for a broad range of missions, including reconnaissance, force protection, mine detection, special operations, antisubmarine warfare (ASW), and intelligence collection. The ability for Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs) to autonomously operate in a collaborative manner will significantly enhance mission capabilities. During Phase II, Robotic Research, LLC in partnership with General Dynamics Robotic Systems (GDRS), will develop the Multi-vehicle Planning and Coordination (MPAC) system. MPAC is a multi-vehicle control architecture that reduces the burden on the unmanned system operators while increasing both the effectiveness and efficiency of unmanned systems. The ultimate goal of such a system is to create a true force-multiplier effect with these unmanned systems. This work will conclude with a live in-water demonstration during the Phase II option.

Principal Investigator:

Karl Murphy
Principal Investigator
2406310008
murphy@roboticresearch.com

Business Contact:

Alberto Lacaze
president
2406310008
lacaze@roboticresearch.com
Small Business Information at Submission:

ROBOTIC RESEARCH LLC
814 W. Diamond Ave. Suite 301 Gaithersburg, MD 20878

EIN/Tax ID: 270030984
DUNS: N/A
Number of Employees:
Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No