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Behavior change through the use of messages is a common objective across the Defense community. The ability for analysts to craft effective messages is a challenge, and there are many features of messages that can be varied and that have moderating effects on sharing messages and creating effective behavior change. However, current research has not established definitive causal relationships betwe ...

The new Phase 2 effort will focus on the role of stories to dramatically support and enhance social interactions, teaming, and dynamic situations in operationally relevant use cases.  We draw from story representation and understanding technology from both CART II, and the ASIST RITA projects.  CART II focused on the ability of stories to capture situational awareness, task monitoring and pl ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is swiftly integrating into the workforce and complementing the human as a teammate. AI imbued with social reasoning capacities, or artificial social intelligence (ASI), is posited as the next avenue of technological advancement. However, researchers have begun to note some of the pitfalls of careless or quick implementation of AI without proper consideration of the we ...

In this DARPA STTR Phase II program, Metamagnetic Inc., in collaboration with Northeastern University, proposes to address the challenges associated with performance of transformer and inductor materials operating at high power and frequencies equal to or greater than 50 kHz by developing ferromagnetic – ferrimagnetic composites with high saturation magnetization, high permeabilities, and ultral ...

Physical Sciences Inc. (PSI) and the University of Wisconsin, Madison propose to develop a multi­layer emissivity control coating (MECC) for active and passive thermal control and emissivity management. PSI will fabricate a thermochromic emissivity control coating based on VO2 and validate its ability to modulate broadband thermal emissivity contrast by >10:1 with a switching time of 1 µs. We wi ...

Rapid experimental progress has recently propelled leading quantum computing platforms to such a scale and level of programmability that it is now not only impossible to simulate them classically, but also conceivable that they are useful for problems of practical commercial importance today. However, every quantum computing platform has its own native qubit architecture, connectivity, and program ...

Abstract General Biologics, Inc. Proposal D2-2580 STTR Phase II  Our goal is to use the tools of modern synthetic biology to develop a set of regulated mammalian genetic circuits that can produce one or more therapeutic proteins to provide rapid temporary treatment for acute injuries and trauma on the battlefield or for civilian disease needs.  Our genetic circuits will be administered in an in ...

It is DARPA's intent to have a robust UGV that can traverse difficult and changing environments for broad military or commercial applications. To address DARPA’s vision of future military operations, our developed robotic solutions excel in on-board autonomy (navigation and perception) and possess novel mechanical architectures that will allow the UGV to adapt to a wide series of environments an ...

Behavior change is a common objective across the Defense community. Recent studies suggest that neuroimaging can improve our ability to predict what messages are effective in changing behavior in individuals and at scale (Falk & Scholz, 2018). However, current neuroscience results have not established definitive causal relationships between specific types of messages and behavior change. In BB-PRI ...

In Dense Urban Environments (DUEs), a new and evolving battlefield, the ability to detect and respond quickly to multiple threats in complex environments (e.g., snipers on rooftops or in windows) is critical and is extremely important to both civilian and military tactical needs. Response latency in the critical moments after the beginning of an attack can significantly increase casualties. SWIFT ...