Miniaturized, Low-cost Processing and Software/Hardware Component Technology for Near Real-time Structure Mapping for Urban Combat Special Operations

Technest Holdings Inc. proposes in this SBIR effort to develop a near real-time multi-sensor 3D structure mapping system with added capability for object recognition. The proposed system we call 3D-Mapping will fuse multiple low-cost sensors to provide high-resolution 3D maps of the surroundings. In doing so, the proposed 3D-Mapping system will provide a robust, practical and cost-effective solution to the challenge presented in this solicitation In Phase I, feasibility of the proposed 3D-Mapping system was demonstrated. Promising results were achieved. In Phase II, we will pursue advanced development of the proposed 3D-Mapping software and hardware system and integrate it with one of the robots from Picatinny. The developed prototype will have the capability for insertion into a realistic, Joint Technical Architecture/ Future Force compliant Small Unit Situational Awareness operational architecture. The novel 3D-Mapping design proposed herein leverages our wide experience in designing hardware and software systems for real-time surveillance, 3D imaging, 3D modeling, and 2D/3D target detection, tracking and classification. The benefits of the proposed system are reflected in its potential uses for urban combat, search and rescue operations, autonomous robots, and surveillance applications.