SBIR/STTR Research Award

Contact CI Haptic integration, Lightweight VR Training Simulators enabling high-fidelity, physics-based effects within the training simulator

Award identifier 678c7bd5eddab358f77aa9f13c39b906e27ba1bd0436d69b3dc20e9fa80e1755Awarding agency Department of Defense · Air Force

Award amount

$1,018,230

Program and phase

SBIR · Phase II – Direct to Phase II

Award year

2021

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Award details

Awarding agency
Department of Defense
Branch
Air Force
Recipient company
CONTACT CONTROL INTERFACES LLC
Proposal award date
2020-12-17
Contract end date
2021-01-10
UEI
DSLHDCB9GLY3
Solicitation number
X20.3
Topic code
AF203-DCSO2

Research abstract

As the growing technological advancements of near peer adversaries become defense priorities, Contact CI has developed an immersive learning and and skill development solution for operators to advance their capabilities and proficiencies for future conflict.  Focus of this proposal is Haptic integration with Lightweight VR Training Simulators enabling high-fidelity, physics-based effects within the training simulator.   Contact CI can simulate the sense of touch through an advanced mechanical system, ergonomic and biomimetic design, and innovations for synchronizing the full stack of HCI software while worn on the hand of a VR/AR user. Contact CI provides a more intuitive human computer interaction through the use of a haptic wearable (a lightweight multi-sensory device) that simulates the sense of touch and enables users to feel the artificial objects they are interacting with during VR/AR experiences. Contact CI developed unique haptic HCI products that include a  proprietary exotendon mechanical system for applying force feedback to each finger as well as  vibrotactile actuation through proprietary methods in finger caps to engage the human hand’s most sensitive touch receptors. Both force feedback and vibration capabilities blend with our software controlling the high fidelity sensation felt by a wearer.

Technology keywords

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Research funding history

5 SBIR/STTR records share this UEI (2020–2024). Reported award amounts total $3,957,985. Reported amounts are not federal obligations.

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

Agencies: Department of Defense

Agency intelligence

Department of Defense

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