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Photon-X and Pilot AI will assess the feasibility of building a rangefinder that uses object shapes and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to better detect objects and estimate their range. The project will combine novel shape-sensing imaging technology with edge-optimized AI algorithms that can run on a small, battery-powered device. The key tasks of the project will be: Validate that a computer vision ...

IERUS is developing a novel phased array ground terminal aperture architecture for the DoD's next generation of satellite constellations. With the proliferation of high-bandwidth satellites across LEO, MEO, and GEO, there is a need for SWaP-C optimized user terminal apertures. The IERUS solution implements scalable and mission-set reconfigurable technologies to enable rapid transition into operati ...

Augmentation Systems (VAS) Range Finder. It provides opportunities for day/night observation and range measurement in a small, easy-to-use device. We tradeoff features and SWAP-C to determine optimal combinations and document them in a feasibility study. Novel methods of presenting ranges are further. investigated and discussed.

Attollo Engineering proposes to address the need for a quick-draw, pouch-storable laser rangefinder for day and night urban use. This self-contained unit will weigh less than 18 ounces and have a total volume less than 64 cubic inches. The system will provide post-fire target assurance, showing the operator where the laser landed on the target. In Phase I Attollo will survey and evaluate all relev ...

The objective of this VAS rangefinder Phase I SBIR effort is to complete key enabling trade studies which will inform the development of the range finder through a Phase II effort. The resulting VAS rangefinder will be a low-cost, easy-to-use device that is capable of operating 24/7 in urban or near-urban environments with ambient light sources.

The rescue of isolated personnel is significantly hampered by the limitations of signaling devices in fauna defined landscapes. Beacons, smoke, and flares are unable to penetrate dense vegetation canopies effectively and heavy overgrowth limits line-of-si

In this Phase II proposal, we present a joint electromagnetic (EM) and thermal modeling and simulation solution that provides a base capability to predict heating of human tissue due to exposure from nearby RF sources through two mature software products.

The Sarcos Cybernetic Training for Autonomous Robots - Human Augmentation via Generalizable Mobile Autonomous Robot Dexterity (C-H) program is a second Air Force SBIR Phase II. C-H advances Sarcos’ vision of leveraging the expertise of competent task perf

In this project, Akita will develop methods and materials to increase the size of dye-containing optical elements, specifically sol-gel glasses, to diameters of at least 3” and thicknesses of at least 1 cm.  This will involve modifications to both the mat

Metasurfaces have advanced the field of optics and ushered novel "flat optics” technologies. Making metasurfaces reconfigurable add versatility and tunability to optical technology, enabling programmable photonic integrated circuits (PICs)- the cornerston