Grants and Contributions:

Title:

Development of advanced motion system to mitigate cybersickness and the integration of VR technologies for the MELT VR Driving Simulator

Agreement Number:

979004

Agreement Value:

$350,000.00

Agreement Date:

Sep 1, 2021 - Mar 31, 2023

Description:

Serious Labs Inc. in partnership with Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) and the Government of Alberta will develop a virtual reality training simulator for the Mandatory Entry Level Training (MELT) Program for Class 1 and 2 driver’s licenses. This innovative simulator, based on SLI’s existing award-winning technology, will help reduce GHG emissions while supporting job creation and economic diversification in Alberta and Canada. The proposed project will focus on adding sway and surge motion in the development of the MELT virtual reality (VR) simulator.

Organization:

National Research Council Canada

Expected Results:

The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization

Location:

Edmonton, Alberta, CA T5J 0C5

Reference Number:

172-2021-2022-Q3-979004

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

842351942

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Recipient's Legal Name:

Serious Labs Inc.

Federal Riding Name:

Edmonton Centre

Federal Riding Number:

48014

Program:

Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms

Program Purpose:

Coverage:

IRAP Contributions to Firms projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.

NAICS Code:

541430