Using Cognitive Digital Twin Framework for Autonomous Target Discrimination
ID: MDA24B-T005Type: BOTH
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Topic

Using Cognitive Digital Twin Framework for Autonomous Target Discrimination

Agency

Agency: DODBranch: MDA

Program

Type: STTRPhase: BOTH

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https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/

Additional Information

https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), is seeking proposals for the development of a Cognitive Digital Twin (CDT) framework aimed at enhancing autonomous target discrimination capabilities. The objective is to create a novel method for fusing heterogeneous multi-sensor information to effectively characterize environments, identify high-interest objects, and support intelligent decision-making processes. This initiative is critical for improving military and commercial applications, particularly in the context of advanced assistance systems and autonomous vehicle development, where real-time data integration and contextual understanding are paramount. Proposals are due by June 12, 2024, with the opportunity being part of the STTR program, and further details can be found at the official solicitation link: https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/.

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