After developing the ZombieCam concept in a AFWERX Phase I SBIR, Chiral’s team evaluated the potential of the system and created a plan and goals for a prototype development. The concept of ZombieCam was formulated into a new concept for ground-based situational awareness: the RASP system.
- Remote: a device which is compact, rugged, easy to set up, requires no tools, no special training. It also need to be affordable and replaceable, because remote devices are subject to theft and damage
- Autonomous: capable of operating without a power supply, wired network, or hands-on maintenance. Autonomy at scale also requires detailed device health monitoring so maintenance can be scheduled before a device completely fails
- Sensor: the primary purpose is to sense the environment, by capturing images
- Platform: new capabilities and modalities of both sensing and responding can be added in future to meet future mission requirements. The system has enough on-board compute resources and power to support new missions and new technologies
The RASP concept is connected with the existing deployed ZombieCam cloud based software and patented AI to provide security from ground threats in remote locations. No other system today is designed to meet this need.
Chiral Software’s Direct to Phase II SBIR proposal was awarded today.