Title:
YEP - Firmware Developer
Agreement Value:
$25,800.00
Agreement Date:
Sep 1, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022
Description:
Human space operations will include many demanding tasks, time-consuming and dangerous repetitive tasks for astronauts can be offloaded to robot assistants. Activities like space station repair, monitoring and maintenance and inventory making can be passed along from crew members to free-flying or humanoid robots. Teleoperated robotic arms can augment human capabilities and enable operators to perform difficult tasks in harsh environments. Columbiad is developing the next generation Mixed Reality command and control station for teleoperated robots. The objective of this project is to design and build a 3D Printed robotic systems to to augment and expand human capabilities and human utility.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
The purpose of IRAP’s Youth Employment Program is to assist in increasing the supply of highly qualified people, promoting the benefits of advanced studies, demonstrating federal leadership by investing in the skills required to meet the needs of the knowledge economy and facilitating the transition of highly skilled young people to a rapidly changing labour market.
Location:
Kitchener, Ontario, CA N2H 1A6
Reference Number:
172-2021-2022-Q2-974747
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
884510322
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Additional Information:
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreements has been modified by 91 days. The total amended value is -4,200 dollars.
Amendment Date
Jan 21, 2022
Recipient's Operating Name:
Columbiad
Recipient's Legal Name:
Columbiad Launch Services Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Kitchener Centre
Federal Riding Number:
35045
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
Program Purpose:
The purpose of IRAP’s Youth Employment Program is to assist in increasing the supply of highly qualified people, promoting the benefits of advanced studies, demonstrating federal leadership by investing in the skills required to meet the needs of the knowledge economy and facilitating the transition of highly skilled young people to a rapidly changing labour market.
Coverage:
IRAP Youth Employment Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.