This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP) program (CFDA 47.084) provides $550,000 to Trustees of Dartmouth College to develop low-power, high-voltage drive electronics for advanced human tactile interface systems. The key products and services to be delivered include: Design and fabrication of a custom integrated circuit and assembled platform for high-voltage tactile feedback systems Exploration of...
This $550,000 Project Grant awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP) program (CFDA 47.084) will fund the development and integration of a tire blowout modeling and control system for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). The key products to be delivered include a high-fidelity, real-time tire blowout prediction model to evaluate the impact on vehicle dynamics and motions. Based on this model, the project will create a shared...
This $272,238 Project Grant, awarded on July 15, 2024 by the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) program (CFDA 47.070), supports research to enhance the safety and reliability of autonomous vehicles. The project aims to identify vulnerabilities in the software and machine learning components of autonomous vehicle systems, and develop mitigation techniques to improve their overall resilience. The research will combine model-based and...
The National Science Foundation awarded a $750,000 Project Grant under the Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships federal grant program (CFDA 47.084) to Mississippi State University on December 15, 2022 for work completing November 30, 2023. The award will support the development of advanced driving technology to improve independent driving skills and employment opportunities for persons with disabilities. A multi-disciplinary team of researchers, industry partners, educators, and stakeholders...
This National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) Project Grant award of $199,956 to Wesleyan University will fund research to develop capacitive knitted pressure sensors and directionally selective knitted shear strain sensors for use in assistive robot skins. The goal is to create a computationally generated knitting framework to produce sensitive full-body robot skins at lower cost than existing solutions. This research aims to improve the safety and comfort of patients...
This National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering (CFDA 47.041) project grant award of $430,826 to the New York Institute of Technology aims to develop a quantitative sensing system to evaluate fine motor skills in autistic children. The project will create a low-cost wearable glove and interactive game to objectively measure hand motions and fine motor abilities like grasping and holding a pencil. This technology will provide an alternative to subjective clinical assessments, enabling more...
This $316,963 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) program will support research to enhance the safety and reliability of autonomous vehicles. The project aims to thoroughly examine and improve the controller and machine learning components of autonomous driving systems through a combination of model-based and data-driven approaches. The research will focus on identifying spatial and temporal vulnerabilities that...
This National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award under the Engineering (CFDA 47.041) program provides $556,507 in funding to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2028. The award supports fundamental research to investigate human driving behavior and interactions among traffic participants, with the goal of enabling technological advances in autonomous and connected vehicles. The research will leverage an immersive virtual reality driving simulator to conduct...
This National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I Project Grant of $275,000 will develop an Internet of Things (IoT) safety device and system for micro-mobility products under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships program (CFDA 47.084). Systems Research & Consulting LLC of Rochester, Michigan will receive the award to create cost-effective, innovative IoT technology essential to safety and reliability for micro-mobility vehicles and fleets...
This $275,000 Project Grant awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships program (CFDA 47.084) supports the development of a safer and more user-friendly electric bicycle. The key objectives are to create an advanced electric bicycle with an electronic drivetrain, balance assist, and artificial intelligence-based controls to enhance safety, maneuverability, and accessibility for a wide range of users. The funded work involves...
This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP) program (CFDA 47.084) provides $275,000 to Loomia Technologies Inc. to develop a hands-off-detection sensor and steering wheel heating insert for autonomous vehicles.
The project aims to create a thinner, more flexible, sustainable, and cost-efficient system that integrates hands-off-detection and heating functionality into the vehicle steering wheel using proprietary electronic textile technology. Key objectives include demonstrating the feasibility of this new component, ensuring it meets critical technical parameters, and validating its environmental benefits compared to existing solutions. The research involves building and testing a functional prototype to optimize sensor performance and heating uniformity. This innovation is expected to help mitigate driving accidents, reduce economic costs, and promote sustainability by minimizing waste and enhancing fuel efficiency. The award period is from September 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025.