SBIR/STTR Research Award
Powered Mounting and Positioning System
Award amount
$499,998Program and phase
SBIR · Phase IIAward year
2006Award details
- Awarding agency
- Department of Education
- Branch
- Not reported
- Recipient company
- BLUE SKY DESIGNS INC
- Proposal award date
- Not reported
- Contract end date
- Not reported
- UEI
- JQ6TJWH8QHE6
- Solicitation number
- 84.133S-2
- Topic code
- Not reported
Research abstract
In Phase II, a powered mounting and positioning system is developed and provides independent access to communication devices, work surfaces, books, cell phones, PDAs, food, drinks, and more for individuals with significant limitations. Device positioning is controlled through switches, voice, or joystick control. Programming is accomplished with a single switch. A person may move the mount to one of four custom set positions and make independent adjustments to each joint, the tilt, and the height. This technology can be applied outside the rehabilitation field. The commercial potential exends to other areas, such as manufacturing and assembly settings, doctors, dentists, surgeons, hospital beds, photography and lighting applications, ergonomic workstations, nursing homes, schools, laboratories, and home entertainment systems.
Technology keywords
Not reported
Other awards by this recipient
Verified by the same UEI. These are other public SBIR/STTR award pages, not a merged company record.
- Automatic Positioning of Communication Devices and other Essential Equipment for People with Mobility Restrictions
- Automatic Positioning of Communication Devices and other Essential Equipment for People with Mobility Restrictions
- SMART Mounts: Accessible robotic mounts for independent positioning of devices by
- SMART Mounts: independent positioning of mounted devices by people with severe di
- Accessible Watercraft Transfer Devices
Research funding history
12 SBIR/STTR records share this UEI (2001–2018). Reported award amounts total $3,226,370. Reported amounts are not federal obligations.
Phases: Phase I, Phase II
Agencies: Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Education, Department of Agriculture