BADVR INC — Department of Defense SBIR Phase II: AF193-CSO1
BADVR INC — SBIR Phase II award from Department of Defense.
Phase II SBIR prototype / development signal
- Phase II is where Department of Defense funds deeper R&D after feasibility. Incumbents with Phase II history are serious competitors on adjacent topics.
- Use this award as past-performance context and to map customer organizations for STRATFI/TACFI-style transition planning.
- Obligated amount $1,499,990 is consistent with substantial Phase II-scale effort; compare to related awards from the same agency.
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- Amount
- $1,499,990
- Agency
- Department of Defense · Air Force
- Program / Phase
- SBIR · Phase II
- Topic
- AF193-CSO1
- Solicitation
- DoD SBIR X19.2
- NAICS
- —
- Place of performance
- CA
- Period
- 2020-05-01 → 2022-05-31
Description
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 methods.