This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (CFDA 47.076 - STEM Education) provides $199,995.00 to Central State University to initiate academic research on inducting autonomous systems into bridge inspection procedures. The goal is to explore optimal arrangements to improve the efficiency, reduce inspection time and costs, and enhance safety for personnel. The project will involve implementing a human-in-the-loop system for unmanned aerial vehicle-assisted bridge inspections, allowing inspectors to view the same information as the UAV pilot. This seed funding will be used to acquire autonomous systems laboratory equipment, establish autonomy research, and engage undergraduate students from underrepresented minority groups in implementing autonomy solutions through training, workshops, and field exercises. The award period is from August 1, 2024 to July 31, 2026. No subawards are planned under this grant.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $200.0k | 7/29/24 |