SBIR-STTR Award

AROC: Augmented Reality Operations Center
Award last edited on: 9/28/21

Sponsored Program
SBIR
Awarding Agency
DOD : AF
Total Award Amount
$1,549,990
Award Phase
2
Solicitation Topic Code
AF193-CSO1
Principal Investigator
Suzanne Borders

Company Information

BadVR Inc

4505 Glencoe Avenue
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
   (540) 250-7753
   N/A
   www.badvr.com
Location: Single
Congr. District: 36
County: Los Angeles

Phase I

Contract Number: FA8649-20-P-0248
Start Date: 12/12/19    Completed: 12/12/20
Phase I year
2020
Phase I Amount
$50,000
BadVR's augmented reality operations center (AROC) platform transforms data analytics into an interactive visual experience that increase the effectiveness of decision-making during high-stress scenarios. Traditional analytics methods like charts, graphs, and spreadsheets require dedicated focus and extensive technical training to operationalize. With our innovation, immersion lowers the cognitive load and creates a shared context for collaboration, increasing engagement and retention during mission activities. In short, we make data more accessible. Based on patent-pending edge computing algorithms, the AROC platform has no cloud computing dependencies, which means it can run on-prem, offline, or even within classified environments. Users start by connecting live or historical datasets, then selecting from several task-driven standard "˜data environments', and finally stepping inside their data using an AR/VR headset or compatible smartphone. From within, they can interact using natural hand gestures and invite others to collaborate in real-time. The system has operated within the commercial sector for over 12 months and has been shown to increase the amount of data within view by 10-100X.

Phase II

Contract Number: FA8649-20-C-0093
Start Date: 5/1/20    Completed: 5/31/22
Phase II year
2020
Phase II Amount
$1,499,990
BadVR's augmented reality operations center (AROC) platform transforms data analytics into an interactive visual experience that increase the effectiveness of decision-making during high-stress scenarios. Traditional analytics methods like charts, graphs, and spreadsheets require dedicated focus and extensive technical training to operationalize. With our innovation, immersion lowers the cognitive load and creates a shared context for collaboration, increasing engagement and retention during mission activities. In short, we make data more accessible. Based on patent-pending edge computing algorithms, the AROC platform has no cloud computing dependencies, which means it can run on-prem, offline, or even within classified environments. Users start by connecting live or historical datasets, then selecting from several task-driven standard ‘data environments’, and finally stepping inside their data using an AR/VR headset or compatible smartphone. From within, they can interact using natural hand gestures and invite others to collaborate in real-time. The system has operated within the commercial sector for over 12 months and has been shown to increase the amount of data within view by 10-100X when compared to traditional 2D metho