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We will develop a series of object manipulation primitives to pick up and assemble standard mechanical parts such as screws, gears and pulleys that can be configured without any programming skills. Building up on a smart robotic gripper, 3D perception and machine learning algorithms, we will design a graphical user interface for the Universal Robot E-Series that allows an user to label arbitrary 3 ...

This work details the proposed single antenna eigen decomposition (SAED) algorithm to providing anti-jam protection to single antenna GPS users. The focus of this work was for dismounted soldiers and small size platforms which cannot use more common anti-jam technology, e.g. CRPA antennas, to position in the presence of radio frequency interference. The process in which the proposed algorithm remo ...

This proposal presents a plan to perform a technology demonstration of an advanced next generation readout integrated circuit (ROIC) to be used for low-power, compressive sensing, and high dynamic range (HDR) imaging applications. Once fabricated, the advanced ROIC will be hybridized with an InGaAs short wave infrared (SWIR) detector focal plane array (FPA) to demonstrate the ROICs capabilities in ...

We will conduct a detailed experimental study toward the development of a manufacturable delineation process for dual band mid-wave and long-wave infrared (MWIR/LWIR) focal plane arrays (FPA) based on nBn, InAs/InAsSb, Type II Superlattice (T2SL) structures. We will build on the successful Phase I effort where we demonstrated an 8.65 µm deep etch with a high aspect ratio (3:1 to 4:1) and a V-groo ...

Dignitas’ overall objective for Phase II is to enhance Cyber training capabilities by developing the Intelligent Cyber Adversaries Tool Suite (ICATS), a capable and flexible intelligent cyber adversary as a training tool for a target system such as OneSAF while looking forward to plans for next generation training system. ICATS provides automated cyber adversaries that conduct OPFOR defensive an ...

The Department of Defense desires to develop and produce a reliable turbocharger for an aviation compression-ignition engine with a maximum power of 180 hp at sea level which additionally provides 60% of maximum sea level power at 30,000 ft. The challenge is to reliably provide adequate manifold pressure to achieve the desired power at altitude. Diesel engines with existing standard turbocharger t ...

This research develops an algorithm capable of reliable target classification for a wide range of targets, including, but not limited to, Rockets, Artillery and Mortars (RAM); Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs); and cruise missiles. For defensive High Energy Laser (HEL) missions, the engagement timeline can be very short. Thus, it is highly desirable to have a robust target classification system that ...

Mainstream Engineering has developed a 25 kW continuous, 35 kW peak-SiC based motor drive. The motor drive is cooled by the 105 °C engine coolant, includes an integrated EMI filter for compliance with Mil-Std-461, and includes reverse-polarity protection on both the 600 V power and 28 V control interfaces. The motor drive has a power density of 93 W/in3, weighs less than 12 lbs, and is 99% effici ...

Through a collaboration, Monte Sano Research Corporation and Southern Research have recently developed a novel, low-cost signal source for spread spectrum radar and communications systems. This source is capable of producing broadband signals using a printed circuit board and inexpensive (

The goal of the project is to develop and demonstrate a plug-and-play (PnP) platform based on online neural network (NN) learning and modeling for real-time monitoring, prognostics, and control of mechanical systems. In Phase I, key technology elements of real-time HUMS data analysis including “around-theclock” NN learning, feature selection, model predictive control, and embedded computing pl ...