Wednesday, 16 October 2024 03:00 AM
Awards
This is Halo's first contract with the U.S. military and a significant advancement of its dual-use strategy for both commercial and defense applications
AUSTIN, TX / ACCESSWIRE / October 16, 2024 / Urban Robotics, Inc (Halo) announces it has been selected by AFWERX for a Direct-to-Phase II contract focused on remote driving technology, to address the most pressing challenges in the Department of the Air Force (DAF).
The Air Force Research Laboratory and AFWERX have partnered to streamline the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) process by accelerating the small business experience through faster proposal to award timelines, changing the pool of potential applicants by expanding opportunities to small business and eliminating bureaucratic overhead by continually implementing process improvement changes in contract execution.
The DAF began offering the Open Topic SBIR/STTR program in 2018 which expanded the range of innovations the DAF funded and now on August 16, 2024, Halo will start its journey to create and provide innovative capabilities that will strengthen the national defense of the United States of America.
"We are honored to be selected for this contract and excited about the opportunity to work closely with AFWERX and the 99th Logistics Readiness Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base," said Anand Nandakumar, founder and CEO of Halo. "The Phase 2 SBIR contract is a significant milestone, awarded in recognition of our cutting-edge solutions in the field of remotely operated vehicles. This next phase of the project will involve the development and deployment of Halo's technologies, which will be tailored to improve logistical operations, streamline processes, and bolster mission readiness for the U.S. Air Force. Halo is proud to help solve the unique challenges faced by the U.S. Air Force and to enhance their operational capabilities."
The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Department of the Air Force, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. government.
About Halo
Halo is a mobility technology company. With its remote driving platform, Halo enables customers to drive any of its vehicles from anywhere in the world using cellular networks. Halo is on a mission to enable affordable and convenient carshare for vehicle owners, while also improving efficiency of transport operations for defense, public safety, and commercial applications. Visit halo.car.
About AFRL
As the innovation arm of the DAF and a directorate within the Air Force Research Laboratory, AFWERX brings cutting-edge American ingenuity from small businesses and start-ups to address the most pressing challenges of the DAF. AFWERX employs approximately 370 military, civilian and contractor personnel at five hubs and sites executing an annual $1.4 billion budget. Since 2019, AFWERX has executed over 6,200 new contracts worth more than $4.7 billion to strengthen the U.S. defense industrial base and drive faster technology transition to operational capability. For more information, visit: www.afwerx.com.
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SOURCE: Urban Robotics Inc