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This proposal responds to the direct to the Snap-On Phase 2 SBIR by extending our novel non-parametric Bayesian framework---OTACON: (O)pen world intelligence (T)hrough (A)ugmentation and (Co)mposition of (N)on-parametrics---for novelty detection in open worlds.  We build on our advances in composition and inference of non-parametric Bayesian models, and insights from the mathematics of Optimal Tr ...

Modern lithium ion batteries are known for their poor safety performance, with many reports of battery failure and fire having been reported. One of the major causes of battery fire is from the use of flammable solvents, such as organic carbonates, as the electrolyte. These hazards have long limited the usage of batteries in dangerous conditions, such as on the battlefield. To combat this issue, t ...

  Forcyte designs and builds innovative portable drone energy operating environments. Capabilities include wirelessly powering mission-critical drone systems through a wearable RuckPad,  as well as conducting real time mission-critical data analytics thro

What if you had the power of a fixed wing sUAS + the ease and agility of a quadcopter– all from a duffle bag in < 10 min, yet can fly for 8+ hr in a GPS denied environment? That’s what WingXpand WingXL™ VOTL unmanned aerial system (UAS) was designed for. 

What if you had the power of a fixed wing UAS + the ease and portability of quadcopter– all from a rucksack, yet could function as a an accelerated target engagement system with a modular payload including a droppable integration for increased flexibility

This ARPA-H SBIR Phase II project aims to develop an 'autonomous' minimally invasive surgery approach, enhancing outcomes in procedures like laparoscopic cholecystectomy through advanced robotic tools and a 'smart' vision framework. The research team will explore whether the novel robotic platform can elevate the safety and efficiency of gallbladder removal surgery by integrating supervised autono ...

The project aims to advance the development of BL-760, a near-infrared contrast agent designed for clear intraoperative identification of bile ducts. This novel dye addresses the significant medical issue of bile duct injury during hepatobiliary surgeries (e.g., cholecystectomy, hepatectomy), impacting over 1 million patients annually. The project plans to produce BL-760 with high quality standard ...

The proposed product is designed to meet a high unmet medical need for osteosarcoma (OS), a rare pediatric cancer. OS accounts for 2% of childhood cancers (60% of cases occurring in patients who are 10-20 years of age).(1) OS 5-year survival is 70% for non-metastasized disease, 30% for metastasized primarily as a result of its highly metastatic and drug-resistant nature. Cytotoxic chemotherapy and ...

During the Phase II effort, Ballydel Technologies will develop scalable and safe processes for the manufacture of MAX phase and MXene powders in 1Kg batch sizes.  Additionally, our team will implement commercial-scale mixing procedures for the production

Perfluorosulfonic acid (PFSA) polymers are the primary membrane material used in the manufacturing of water electrolyzers and fuel cells for the hydrogen economy. The discarding of these materials, especially when they are combined with precious metals, presents an unwanted introduction of these materials into the environment. Thus, the opportunity being addressed by this SBIR proposal is the deve ...