SBIR / STTR #23.B BAA

Army STTR Solicitation for Precision Control Algorithms for High-Speed Autonomous Aerial Vehicles

This Army STTR solicitation seeks innovative solutions for precision control of high-speed autonomous aerial vehicles in demanding environments. - Government Buyer: - Army STTR program - Products/Services Requested: - Development and demonstration of advanced real-time control algorithms for autonomous aerial vehicles (UAS) - Integration of complex inertial sensors (e.g., high-end inertial measurement units) and exteroceptive sensors (e.g., high-frame-rate cameras) - Simulation-based validation (Phase I) - Prototype development using small rotary wing quadcopters or similar platforms (Phase II) - Potential integration into Army UAS and weapon systems (Phase III) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Achieve tracking errors within 20 centimeters under specified wind conditions - Demonstrate agile vehicle movement at speeds exceeding 15 miles per hour - Solutions may use commercially available or custom-designed platforms - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; open to commercial and custom solutions - Estimated Contract Value: - $197,000 for Phase I - Period of Performance: - Phase I: up to 6 months - Additional phases for prototype and integration - Place of Performance: - Army STTR contracting office

Description

This project seeks the development and demonstration of algorithms that support near-optimal control of autonomous high speed aerial vehicles in real time, with precision, and in challenging and adversarial environments. The control systems will integrate feedback from complex inertial sensors and exteroceptive sensors to increase maneuvering capability under harsh conditions such as heavy wind and abrupt atmospheric changes. The project includes phases for algorithm specification and validation through simulations, prototype development of small-scale vehicles, and integration into Army UAS and weapon systems. The demonstration aims for tracking errors no larger than 20 centimeters under specified wind conditions and agile vehicle movements at speeds over 15 miles per hour.

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