Title:
POLAR : A Tool for Training and Evaluating Spacecraft Rendez-vous, Proximity Operations, and Docking Computer Vision algorithms
Agreement Number:
24STDPV23
Agreement Value:
$350,000.00
Agreement Date:
Aug 1, 2024 - Jul 31, 2026
Description:
This project involves building a very realistic simulator tool to generate the most accurate imagery possible. This imagery will be used to improve, train, and test advanced computer vision algorithms and AI models. Obruta’s computer vision and RPOD Kit will make spaceflight safer and more sustainable by enabling space debris removal, refuelling satellites already in orbit, recycling old satellites, and space domain awareness.
Organization:
Canadian Space Agency
Expected Results:
The Research component of the program provides financial support to organizations to conduct space related research and development in priority areas. It will support targeted knowledge development and innovation to sustain and enhance the Canadian capacity to use space to address national needs and priorities in the
future.
Location:
Ottawa, Ontario, CA K1S 3T8
Reference Number:
003-2024-2025-Q2-00050
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
Obruta Space Solutions Corp.
Program:
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Program Purpose:
This program supports knowledge development and innovation in the CSA's priority areas while increasing the awareness and participation of Canadians in space-related disciplines and activities.
The Research Component aims to support the development of science and technology; foster the continual development of a critical mass of researchers and highly qualified people in Canada; and support information gathering and space-related studies and research pertaining to Canadian Space Agency priorities.