The U.S. Air Force's Air Mobility Command awarded a $856,103 definitive contract to the Florida Institute for Human & Machine Cognition (IHMC), a non-profit research institute, for research and development of haptic tactical gloves. The contract, which has no set-aside designation, will run through October 2025. IHMC is known for developing advanced technologies to enhance human performance, including in areas of robotics, AI, and human-machine interaction. This contract supports the Air Force's interest in improving sensory feedback for warfighters through innovative haptic systems. As a well-established research organization that has secured numerous federal R&D contracts and grants, IHMC is leveraging its expertise in human-machine integration to deliver solutions for military applications.
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