SBIR-STTR Award

VRgluv Dual Use Technology Adaptation for AF customer
Award last edited on: 10/18/2022

Sponsored Program
SBIR
Awarding Agency
DOD : AF
Total Award Amount
$1,045,542
Award Phase
2
Solicitation Topic Code
AF192-001
Principal Investigator
Chris Taylor

Company Information

VRgluv LLC

1710 Chattahoochee Avenue Nw Suite 104
Atlanta, GA 30318
   (404) 238-7370
   N/A
   www.vrgluv.com
Location: Single
Congr. District: 05
County: Fulton

Phase I

Contract Number: FA8649-19-P-A444
Start Date: 8/2/2019    Completed: 8/2/2020
Phase I year
2019
Phase I Amount
$49,648
VRgluv is a force feedback haptic glove for virtual reality that tracks your fingers and applies forces across your hands to simulate the presence of virtual objects by stopping your fingers and providing a realistic sense of touch. When integrated into a virtual training environment, VRgluv provides the optimal input device to allow users to train hands-on procedures and develop the procedural memory required for proper training and skill development. By increasing immersion, VRgluv allows users to fully engage with the training content; increasing retention and accelerating learning.

Phase II

Contract Number: FA8684-20-C-1011
Start Date: 11/12/2019    Completed: 11/12/2020
Phase II year
2020
Phase II Amount
$995,894
VRgluv is a force feedback haptic glove for virtual reality that tracks your fingers and applies forces across your hands to simulate the presence of virtual objects by stopping your fingers and providing a realistic sense of touch. When integrated into a virtual training environment, VRgluv provides the optimal input device to allow users to train hands-on procedures and develop the procedural memory required for proper training and skill development. By increasing immersion, VRgluv allows users to fully engage with the training content; increasing retention and accelerating learning. Equipped with a VR headset and a pair of VRgluv's; users can train complex procedures, practice in dangerous environments, or handle expensive materials in the safety and control of virtual reality. The small form factor and rugged design of the gloves make them the ideal input device for VR training in every branch of the military and nearly every enterprise sector.