SBIR-STTR Award

Prototyping A Scalable High-precision Augmented Reality (AR) Toolset for CV-22 Nacelle Wiring Harness Installation
Award last edited on: 11/8/2023

Sponsored Program
SBIR
Awarding Agency
DOD : AF
Total Award Amount
$749,910
Award Phase
2
Solicitation Topic Code
AF211-DCSO1
Principal Investigator
Rishi Ranjan

Company Information

Grid Raster Inc

1931 Old Middlefield Way Suite G
Mountain View, CA 94043
   (858) 357-5355
   N/A
   www.gridraster.com
Location: Single
Congr. District: 16
County: Santa Clara

Phase I

Contract Number: N/A
Start Date: 8/9/2021    Completed: 11/9/2022
Phase I year
2021
Phase I Amount
$1
Direct to Phase II

Phase II

Contract Number: FA8649-21-P-1554
Start Date: 8/9/2021    Completed: 11/9/2022
Phase II year
2021
Phase II Amount
$749,909
GridRaster’s objective for the Phase II effort is to research the CV-22 requirements, develop a prototype of AR Tool Set (ARTS) and underlying infrastructure, test and evaluate the system’s ability to facilitate repair and maintenance of CV-22 engine nacelle that also adheres to RMF guidelines and has highest potential for future transition. The prototype will enable CV-22 maintainers to troubleshoot, repair and train far more efficiently in the operational environment. To develop the proposed solution for U.S. AF, the current non-defense commercial solution will need key adaptations to obtain TRL 8 with an actual system completed and qualified through test and demonstration. The AR Tool Set application and infrastructure will need to be configured to work with military specifications. A method of integration into U.S.AF and DOD operational networks will need to be determined. 3D models of the environment need to be developed and train specific CAD models with training data. Adaptations to the software application and infrastructure will be needed to specifically support the CV-22 engine nacelle wiring. Team GridRaster will obtain Air Force parameters and demonstrate efficacy for end-users. Obtain feedback and conduct non-recurring engineering (NRE). Perform demonstration incorporating the NRE adaptations for AF end-users. – AFSOC.