SAFR wins USAF SBIR grant to extend AI-powered analytics to UGV 27 Apr 2021 (Last Updated April 27th, 2021 15:24)
Face recognition and visual analytics platform SAFR from RealNetworks (SAFR) has received the third Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract from the US Air Force (USAF).
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SAFR is a high-performance computer vision platform that provides accurate, unbiased face recognition and additional face and person-based AI features. Credit: Tumisu / Pixabay.
Face recognition and visual analytics platform SAFR from RealNetworks (SAFR) has received the third Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract from the US Air Force (USAF).
The latest contract will see SAFR further develop its artificial intelligence-powered (AI) analytics solution for rescue missions, perimeter protection and domestic search operations. SAFR uses AI to boost security and works to operate on all devices.
SAFR from RealNetworks, a face recognition and visual analytics platform specializing in computer vision optimized for real-world challenges, announced it was awarded its third Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract. This contract enables SAFR to advance its computer vision platform to support perimeter protection and domestic search and rescue missions.
The SBIR contract allows SAFR to enhance its platform to run on an NVIDIA® Jetson AGX Xavier™ based UGV system. The addition of SAFR’s AI-powered analytics on autonomous and semi-autonomous robotic devices provides a force multiplier and a layer of safety for defense and civilian security and emergency services personnel.
Organisations faced a number of unforeseen challenges in nearly every business sector throughout 2020 – and continuing into 2021. Until now, businesses have been on the defensive, reacting to the shifting workforce and economic conditions, however, COVID-19 proved to be a catalyst for some to accelerate their long-term technology and digitalisation plans.
This is now giving decision-makers the chance to take a proactive approach to mitigate current and post-pandemic risks. These long-term technology solutions can be used for today’s new world of social distancing and face mask policies and flexibly repurposed for tomorrow’s renewed focus on efficiency and business optimisation.
For many, this emphasis on optimisation will likely be precipitated by not only the resulting economic impacts of the pandemic but also the growing sophistication and maturity of technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), technologies that are coming of age just when
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SAFR® from RealNetworks Awarded its Third Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Contract from the United States Air Force (USAF)
Grant allows SAFR to extend AI-powered analytics to unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) and reduce inherent risk in perimeter protection and domestic emergency medical services (EMS) search and rescue missions
Seattle, WA, April 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) SAFR® from RealNetworks, Inc. (NASDAQ: RNWK), a face recognition and visual analytics platform specializing in computer vision optimized for real-world challenges, announced it was awarded its third Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract. This contract enables SAFR to advance its computer vision platform to support perimeter protection and domestic search and rescue missions.
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SAFR® from RealNetworks Awarded its Third Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Contract .
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Seattle, WA, April 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) SAFR® from RealNetworks, Inc. (NASDAQ: RNWK), a face recognition and visual analytics platform specializing in computer vision optimized for real-world challenges, announced it was awarded its third Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract. This contract enables SAFR to advance its computer vision platform to support perimeter protection and domestic search and rescue missions.
The SBIR contract allows SAFR to enhance its platform to run on an NVIDIA® Jetson AGX Xavier™ based UGV system. The addition of SAFR’s AI-powered analytics on autonomous and semi-autonomous robotic devices provides a force multiplier and a layer of safety for defense and civilian security and emergency services personnel.