Title:
Bridging Simulation and Reality: AI Vision for Spacecraft Navigation
Agreement Number:
1027285
Agreement Value:
$208,992.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
Autonomous spacecraft rendezvous, proximity operations, and docking (RPOD) is a critical capability for enabling the in-space economy. This project focuses on the advancement of a monocular AI computer vision system for spacecraft RPOD.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
The NRC IRAP Artificial Intelligence (AI) Assist Program aims to equip and support SMEs to incorporate AI into their core products and services and/or undertake scientific research, product development, testing, and validation. AI Assist aims to increase the number, the quality, and the competitiveness of Generative AI (Gen AI), Deep Neural Nets (DNN), and Deep Learning (DL) products created and delivered by SMEs.
Location:
Ottawa, Ontario, CA K1S 3T8
Reference Number:
172-2024-2025-Q4-1027285
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
780759676
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Operating Name:
Obruta Space Solutions
Recipient's Legal Name:
Obruta Space Solutions Corporation
Federal Riding Name:
Ottawa Centre
Federal Riding Number:
35075
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program – AI Assist
Program Purpose:
The NRC IRAP Artificial Intelligence (AI) Assist Program aims to equip and support SMEs to incorporate AI into their core products and services and/or undertake scientific research, product development, testing, and validation. AI Assist aims to increase the number, the quality, and the competitiveness of Generative AI (Gen AI), Deep Neural Nets (DNN), and Deep Learning (DL) products created and delivered by SMEs.
Coverage:
The AI Assist program is designed to help innovative SMEs navigate the challenges of developing and adapting generative AI (GenAI) and deep learning (DL) solutions and to assist SMEs with awareness, planning and execution in order to develop these technologies safely and ethically.