Grants and Contributions:

Agreement Number:

Agreement Value:

$532,500.00

Agreement Date:

Apr 28, 2016 -

Description:

The last 10 years or so have seen the rise of novel generation small robot platforms, with unprecedented dexterity and maneuverability, with many potential of applications in many domains, ranging from space and military industries to smart homes and automotive industries. These robots require an algorithmic technology enabling them to reason about their environment, anticipate events, plan and execute complex behaviors autonomously, i.e. to make autonomous decision making. Menya Solutions has been developing such a technology in collaboration with world leaders in those markets. This project aims at further maturing the technology, paving the way to its commercialization.

Organization:

Canadian Space Agency

Expected Results:

-Increased knowledge from research projects in priority space S&T areas (number of new and ongoing space science and technology initiatives and projects).
-Number of completed space science and technology initiatives (Announcement of Opportunity) and proj

Location:

Sherbrooke, Quebec, CA

Reference Number:

003-2016-2017-Q1-03082

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Additional Information:

The amount allocated covers more than one fiscal year.

Recipient's Legal Name:

Menya Solutions Inc.

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.