2322424
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
SBIR Phase I: Overcoming Interaction Barriers in Augmented Reality via Wearable Multimodal Sensing - The broader impact/commercial potential of this Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I project enables people to intuitively interact with augmented reality technologies.
Currently, augmented reality input modalities can be extremely unreliable, making it nearly impossible to use traditional mouse-and-keyboard applications on these devices. The company is proposing a device that may overcome this interaction barrier by allowing augmented reality manufacturers the ability to make more complex and meaningful applications.
The device will turn human hands into cursors, turn any surface into a touchscreen, and unlock new human-computer interactions. Using this device with augmented reality headsets is expected to prove advantageous for potential applications in education, medicine, defense, and manufacturing.
The company is building an interface for augmented reality input, paving the way for a differentiated path to increasing augmented reality content. This technology could allow for rapid communication of information at a rate falling between that of typing on a computer and physically speaking, unlocking untapped productivity for users of augmented reality platforms.
These outcomes will be met through the development of a reliable and functional wrist-worn, near-infrared sensor network that will improve the capture of input data. Unlike current devices, this technology is not hindered by the cameras' limited field of view or obstructions, or by the unreliability of other wearable input capture devices.
This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria. Subawards are not planned for this award.
Currently, augmented reality input modalities can be extremely unreliable, making it nearly impossible to use traditional mouse-and-keyboard applications on these devices. The company is proposing a device that may overcome this interaction barrier by allowing augmented reality manufacturers the ability to make more complex and meaningful applications.
The device will turn human hands into cursors, turn any surface into a touchscreen, and unlock new human-computer interactions. Using this device with augmented reality headsets is expected to prove advantageous for potential applications in education, medicine, defense, and manufacturing.
The company is building an interface for augmented reality input, paving the way for a differentiated path to increasing augmented reality content. This technology could allow for rapid communication of information at a rate falling between that of typing on a computer and physically speaking, unlocking untapped productivity for users of augmented reality platforms.
These outcomes will be met through the development of a reliable and functional wrist-worn, near-infrared sensor network that will improve the capture of input data. Unlike current devices, this technology is not hindered by the cameras' limited field of view or obstructions, or by the unreliability of other wearable input capture devices.
This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria. Subawards are not planned for this award.
Awardee
Funding Goals
THE GOAL OF THIS FUNDING OPPORTUNITY, "NSF SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH (SBIR)/ SMALL BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER (STTR) PROGRAMS PHASE I", IS IDENTIFIED IN THE LINK: HTTPS://WWW.NSF.GOV/PUBLICATIONS/PUB_SUMM.JSP?ODS_KEY=NSF23515
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Palo Alto,
California
94301-2305
United States
Geographic Scope
Single Zip Code
Skywalk was awarded
Project Grant 2322424
worth $275,000
from National Science Foundation in September 2023 with work to be completed primarily in Palo Alto California United States.
The grant
has a duration of 1 year and
was awarded through assistance program 47.084 NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships.
The Project Grant was awarded through grant opportunity NSF Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer Phase I Programs.
SBIR Details
Research Type
SBIR Phase I
Title
SBIR Phase I:Overcoming interaction barriers in augmented reality via wearable multimodal sensing
Abstract
The broader impact/commercial potential of this Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I project enables people to intuitively interact with augmented reality technologies. Currently, augmented reality input modalities can be extremely unreliable, making it nearly impossible to use traditional mouse-and-keyboard applications on these devices. The company is proposing a device that may overcome this interaction barrier by allowing augmented reality manufacturers the ability to make more complex and meaningful applications. The device will turn human hands into cursors, turn any surface into a touchscreen, and unlock new human-computer interactions. Using this device with augmented reality headsets is expected to prove advantageous for potential applications in education, medicine, defense, and manufacturing. _x000D_ _x000D_ The company is building an interface for augmented reality input, paving the way for a differentiated path to increasing augmented reality content. This technology could allow for rapid communication of information at a rate falling between that of typing on a computer and physically speaking, unlocking untapped productivity for users of augmented reality platforms. These outcomes will be met through the development of a reliable and functional wrist-worn, near-infrared sensor network that will improve the capture of input data. Unlike current devices, this technology is not hindered by the cameras' limited field of view or obstructions, or by the unreliability of other wearable input capture devices._x000D_ _x000D_ This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.
Topic Code
DH
Solicitation Number
NSF 23-515
Status
(Complete)
Last Modified 9/5/23
Period of Performance
9/1/23
Start Date
8/31/24
End Date
Funding Split
$275.0K
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$275.0K
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
2322424
SAI Number
None
Award ID URI
SAI EXEMPT
Awardee Classifications
Small Business
Awarding Office
491503 TRANSLATIONAL IMPACTS
Funding Office
491503 TRANSLATIONAL IMPACTS
Awardee UEI
JD99M5ULRFJ9
Awardee CAGE
None
Performance District
CA-16
Senators
Dianne Feinstein
Alejandro Padilla
Alejandro Padilla
Budget Funding
| Federal Account | Budget Subfunction | Object Class | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research and Related Activities, National Science Foundation (049-0100) | General science and basic research | Grants, subsidies, and contributions (41.0) | $275,000 | 100% |
Modified: 9/5/23