VISIMO, a Pennsylvania-based technology company specializing in artificial intelligence and autonomy, has been awarded a NASA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant to advance autonomous drone navigation systems. This initiative supports NASA’s mission to foster innovation through collaborations with small businesses and academic institutions.
“NASA is working on ambitious, groundbreaking missions that require innovative solutions from a variety of sources, especially our small businesses,” said NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy.
VISIMO’s prior success with NASA includes the GRAMS Phase I project, which focused on autonomous spacecraft operations. Now, VISIMO is leveraging that expertise to enhance autonomous drone systems and AI-powered drone navigation technologies.
Advancing with UC Collaboration
VISIMO is partnering with the University of Cincinnati (UC) College of Engineering and Applied Science to create a testing environment for autonomous drone navigation systems. Using 3D simulation, the project will evaluate the safety and stability of autonomous drone systems under extreme conditions, such as sensor failures and severe weather.
UC’s expertise in aerospace engineering, led by Dr. Kelly Cohen, brings invaluable insight into this project. Learn more about Dr. Cohen’s work on his UC research profile. For additional details about UC’s role, visit their official press release.
Certifying Autonomous Drone Navigation
This project focuses on certifying algorithms that enable safe and reliable autonomous drone systems. Certification ensures drones can safely operate beyond the line of sight. These tools validate key aspects of autonomous flight, including:
- Vehicle health monitoring
- Sensor fusion
- Decision-making and prognostics
- Cooperative planning
“Certifying autonomous drone systems ensures they meet rigorous safety standards for reliable operations in national airspace,” said Alex Moskowitz, VISIMO’s Principal Investigator. “This project will revolutionize industries like telehealth, search and rescue, delivery, and agriculture.”
VISIMO’s success with NASA’s Phase II GRAMS project demonstrates their expertise in building AI-driven navigation systems. The lessons learned from GRAMS are directly applied to this initiative, advancing AI-powered drone navigation for future applications.
For more details, check out this article on Innovation News Network.
Leading AI-Powered Flight Systems
VISIMO’s AI-powered tools address real-world challenges in autonomous flight. These tools ensure that autonomous drone systems adapt to emergencies, such as sensor failures or severe weather. By certifying AI-powered drone navigation systems, VISIMO is helping make drone operations safer and more reliable.
“AI-powered drone navigation is critical to advancing safe, autonomous operations for national airspace,” said Alex Heit, VISIMO’s Vice President of Partnerships and Strategy.
For additional coverage of this partnership, visit DroneDJ and Unmanned Airspace.
About VISIMO
VISIMO is an AI engineering think-tank headquartered in Carnegie, Pennsylvania. The company specializes in artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions for clients such as NASA, the Department of Defense, and other federal agencies. VISIMO’s mission is to develop cutting-edge technologies that solve real-world challenges in industries like aerospace, defense, and healthcare.
