Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality (AR/VR) for Railroad Inspection and Maintenance
ID: A254-031Type: BOTH
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Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality (AR/VR) for Railroad Inspection and Maintenance

Agency

Agency: DODBranch: ARMY

Program

Type: SBIRPhase: BOTH

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

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https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Army, is seeking proposals for the development of an augmented reality/virtual reality (AR/VR) system aimed at enhancing railroad inspection, maintenance, and training to improve military logistics and infrastructure repair. The objective is to demonstrate the feasibility of a stand-alone, goggle-based system that can detect and identify railroad components, differentiate gauge types, and estimate crater volumes in remote or contested environments. This initiative is crucial as it leverages AR/VR technologies to modernize training methods and improve operational efficiency, particularly in high-risk settings where traditional inspection methods are labor-intensive and time-consuming. Interested parties can submit Phase I proposals with a funding limit of $250,000, due by June 25, 2025, following the opening date of May 28, 2025. For more information, please visit the official solicitation page at https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/.

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