SBIR/STTR Research Award

Security Forces HEKTR Training Robot

Award identifier a908772e9aac299f59eb0c2d3a1f47218a4e9ee3d3a491cc10c0e8b8b742733dAwarding agency Department of Defense · Air Force

Award amount

$1,250,000

Program and phase

SBIR · Phase II – Direct to Phase II

Award year

2022

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Award details

Awarding agency
Department of Defense
Branch
Air Force
Recipient company
MVP Robotics, Inc.
Proposal award date
2022-07-08
Contract end date
2024-04-08
UEI
WJC7KAMMDYC4
Solicitation number
X22.1
Topic code
AF221-DCSO1

Research abstract

Civilian Casualties better known as CIVCAS, is the bane of Law Enforcement Agencies, Security Forces and other combat forces who engage with a potential threat and make incorrect use of force decision making processes. This is due mainly to insufficient and non-realistic training.  MVP Robotics develops robotic training solutions to improve human safety and performance in austere environments.  MVP’s Humanoid Engageable Kinetic Training Robot (HEKTR) is a live-fire humanoid target that moves with the speed and agility of an NFL player.   Air Force Security Forces Center has a mission need for a solution that reinforces appropriate use-of-force decision pathways in a real-life environment. New innovative capabilities based on MVP’s HEKTR robotic target platform will enable Defender readiness and operational deployment. Proposed development includes a Motion-Capable Target Arm (MCTA) to positively identify hostile intent, Non-Lethal Projectile type Target (NLPT) to enable reactive robotic training with Simunitions and other training rounds, advanced materials armoring to mitigate spall and ricochet, and After-Action Review capability from an adversarial perspective. This capability set will create a training tool with unparalleled realism, unlike anything available on the market, that will directly challenge critical decision-action cycles for both AFSFC and non-DoD Law Enforcement Agencies.

Technology keywords

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Research funding history

5 SBIR/STTR records share this UEI (2018–2022). Reported award amounts total $3,504,881. Reported amounts are not federal obligations.

Phases: Phase II, Phase I, Phase II – Direct to Phase II

Agencies: Department of Defense

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Department of Defense

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