Off the Visor Heads Up Display (HUD)
ID: A244-011Type: BOTH
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Topic

Off the Visor Heads Up Display (HUD)

Agency

Agency: DODBranch: ARMY

Program

Type: SBIRPhase: BOTH
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Army, is seeking innovative solutions for the development of an off-the-visor heads-up display (HUD) as part of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. The objective is to create daylight-readable HUD solutions that enhance mixed reality capabilities for dismounted soldiers, allowing them to maintain situational awareness while accessing critical information during missions. This technology is crucial for improving soldier performance in combat and training environments, with potential applications extending to commercial sectors such as automotive, healthcare, and manufacturing. The solicitation is currently closed, with the application due date having been March 20, 2024. For further details, interested parties can refer to the official source link provided: DOD SBIR/STTR.

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