This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP) program (CFDA 47.084) provides $305,000 in funding to Prjct B CO. to develop a novel AI-driven technology that automates the generation of custom-fitted garments. The project aims to streamline the translation of body scan data into 3D knitting instructions for optimal garment fit, while ensuring compatibility with industry-standard knitting machines. The key objectives include...
Iambic Inc. was awarded a $256,000 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships program (CFDA 47.084) for the period of September 1, 2021 through February 28, 2023. The grant funds the development of a virtual assessment tool for foot and gait analysis using smartphone technology to enable personalized treatment. The NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships program seeks to advance science and engineering research leading to...
This National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I project aims to develop a novel prescription process for customizing prosthetic feet based on individual patient characteristics. The $274,975 award, granted on September 15, 2023, will enable the awardee, Little Room Innovations LLC, to create a system that utilizes adjustable prosthetic foot prototypes and optimization algorithms to determine optimal mechanical properties for each patient's customized...
This $1,014,608 cooperative agreement from the National Science Foundation will support Evolution Devices Inc. in developing a cost-effective markerless motion 3D-tracking system for gait analysis. Under the NSF's Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships program (CFDA 47.084), the awardee will address barriers that restrict comprehensive gait analysis to only a few clinical centers. Technical activities include expanding the motion database to include diverse populations like children and...
This $276,000 National Science Foundation Project Grant supports the development of an augmented reality e-commerce platform by Augray LLC to enable footwear retailers to offer virtual product try-ons. Under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships program, Augray will employ artificial intelligence, machine learning, augmented reality and 3D modeling to convert physical products into seamless, high-performance 3D models viewable on smartphones. The platform aims to provide immersive...
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $1,000,000 Cooperative Agreement under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program to Impressio Inc., a for-profit manufacturer headquartered in Thornton, Colorado. The award supports the development, verification, validation, and commercialization of a liquid-crystal elastomer (LCE)-based cartilage replacement device to treat hallux rigidus, a joint disorder affecting the base of the big toe. The project aims to...
This Cooperative Agreement award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, under CFDA 47.084 "NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships," provides $999,942 to Lambda Function, Inc. to develop a prototype of an artificial intelligence-assisted, autonomous, numerical control programming software for advanced manufacturing. The software will provide machining strategy, cutting tool and machining parameter, and tool path...
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded the University of Alabama a $549,546 Project Grant under the Partnerships for Innovation - Research Partnerships (PFI-RP) program (CFDA 47.084). The 3-year project (08/01/2023 - 07/31/2026) aims to develop an affordable, powered lower-limb prosthetic device that provides versatile multi-modal operation to significantly improve mobility and quality of life for amputees. Key innovations include a novel common-core-components knee-ankle prosthesis...
This cooperative agreement from the National Science Foundation will support the development of mechanized clothing to enhance productivity and low back health for logistics industry workers. Herowear LLC will receive $998,660 under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships program (CFDA 47.084) from September 2022 through August 2024. The project aims to address key design challenges for assistive technologies that provide lift assistance for delivery drivers. Herowear will add mode...
This National Science Foundation (NSF) Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant awarded $275,000 to ADA TECH LLC to develop a novel artificial intelligence-powered generative design solution. The project aims to integrate consumer data, Internet of Things (IoT) telemetry, and design for excellence (DFX) engineering specifications into 3D generative computer-aided-design models. The primary objectives are to enable the...