Analytical AI Awarded SBIR for Foreign Object Debris Detection
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BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2023/ EINPresswire.com / -- Analytical AI announces it has been selected by AFWERX for a Direct-to-Phase II SBIR in the amount of $1.25 million focused on the research, development, and deployment of an AI enabled foreign object debris detection system on airfields to investigate its potential to fill capability gaps in the Department of the Air Force (DAF). Analytical AI graduated the rigorous NSIN EDI Propel Cohort for mentoring and training young HUBZone companies to work with the DoD. Analytical AI is led by two of the co-founders Mark Froehlich, CEO, and Thomas Anthony, CIO.About AFRLSole organization leading the planning & execution of USAF & USSF science & technology programs. Through innovation and collaboration with our nations top subject-matter experts, AFWERX harnesses the power of ingenuity of internal talent while expanding technology, talent and transition partnerships for rapid and affordable commercial and military capability.Additional information is available at: www.afwerx.com/ About AFVenturesAFVentures invests in emerging technologies to scale Department of the Air Force capabilities, strengthening the US industrial base that empowers Airmen and Guardians by incentivizing private, for-profit investment in national security interests. Our success is achieved by connecting novel commercial solutions with defense problem sets, de-risking Airmen and Guardian initiatives to fill capability gaps and transition technologies.