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Spectral Sciences Inc. (SSI) proposes to address the need for re-configurable, real-time infrared hyperspectral imaging (HSI) sensor by developing the Configurable ON-Demand Optical Reconnaissance (CONDOR) sensor, optimized for highly adaptive target detection, classification and tracking.CONDOR is a highly efficient, fast framing, Hyperspectral (HSI) imaging system with in- hardware programmable ...

Allostery, molecular recognition, genetic actuators, metabolic engineering, biosurveillance, high-throughput screening, selection

The successful introduction of advanced prosthetic arm systems such as those developed by the DARPA "Revolutionizing Prosthetics" program will require overcoming unique challenges of fitting prostheses to arm amputees in a systematic way. Innovative diagnostic tools are required for quantifying the socket-limb interface during the fitting process, and provide for a systematic socket-fitting strate ...

The proposed R&D effort develops techniques for collaborative communications for one-to-many, many-to-one, and many-to-many topologies. Measurements of the RF environment are shared to determine the best role for each node in the network-transmitter, receiver, or sensor. Collaboration provides an ability to extend range as well as an ability to cancel interference. A practical approach is proposed ...

An innovative bio-harvesting energy technology is proposed for powering fully implantable neural interfaces with long lifetimes. Phase 1 will demonstrate proof-of-concept, address materials compatibility and develop a model for future design optimization.

Physical Sciences Inc. (PSI) proposes a novel Reconfigurable Optical Payload for Enhanced Navigation In Cluttered Environments (ROPE-NICE) for UAVs between 1 and 55 lbs to navigate in GPS denied environments; at altitude (downward staring), low level urban, or indoor cluttered. In its leanest configuration (150g), the core payload includes one downward E/O camera, one forward E/O camera, an IMU, ...

Currently small unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) are limited in their ability to autonomously fly in complex, cluttered, environments.This significantly limits the utility of small tactical UAVs to the warfighter/squad who must manually control the vehicle.Small UAVs require: a) scalable autonomous survivial behaviors to avoid collision with environmental structure and moving objects; b) Low size, wei ...

Physical Sciences Inc. proposes to demonstrate and quantify a novel, safe, high density impulse, green storable liquid propellant in a rocket engine. This new propellant formulation can be treated as a monopropellant or as a bipropellant system with predicted specific impulse and density specific impulses exceeding NTO/MMH performance. The liquid propellant will allow for low-cost operability of h ...

We propose a novel, practical CONOPS, system architecture, and algorithms for robust control of mixed manned-unmanned teams in highly uncertain environments. Our approach adds contingency policies to a baseline plan that guide dynamic activation and res

Triton Systems will be producing a cortical modem capable of achieving bidirectional data rates in excess of 3Gbps with minimal power dissipation inside the body. The system integrates with neural probes and is packaged in a hermetically sealed package.