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Title:

OPALS: Enabling autonomous robotics in the new space economy

Agreement Number:

20STDPO10

Agreement Value:

$435,005.00

Agreement Date:

Jan 26, 2021 - Mar 30, 2022

Description:

There is currently a strong, and growing, demand for technologies and products in autonomous robotic applications for many sectors, including space, to improve productivity, repeatability and safety while operating reliably in harsh environments. While Lumibird's Obscurant Penetrating LIDAR (OPAL) is being integrated in many projects (e.g. mining, airports and subsea inspection & mapping), the widespread adoption of LIDAR based vision systems is constrained by their overall envelope (mass, size, power) and cost. The objective of this project is to design, develop and test a fully integrated prototype of the OPAL Nano LIDAR based vision system for autonomous robotic applications, specifically targeted at new-space lunar missions. This project aims to achieve a next-generation LIDAR system that would drastically reduce the system's mass, size and power consumption footprint. This new system will leverage aspects of both commercial and space designs, which in turn will reduce costs and generate sales in emerging automation markets.

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 K2B 8J9

Reference Number:

003-2020-2021-Q4-04922

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Additional Information:

The amount allocated covers more than one fiscal year.
Amendment 1: changed amount

Amendment Date

Mar 30, 2022

Recipient's Legal Name:

Lumibird Ltd

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.

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