Orlando, FL (December 12, 2023) – Advanced Simulation Research, Inc. announces it has been selected by AFWERX for the first phase of an Open Topic SBIR, focused on extending airborne threat awareness with AI-enabled, affordable modular devices to address the most pressing challenges in the Department of the Air Force (DAF). The Air Force Research Laboratory and AFWERX have partnered to streamline the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) process by accelerating the small business experience through faster proposal to award timelines, changing the pool of potential applicants by expanding opportunities to small business and eliminating bureaucratic overhead by continually implementing process improvement changes in contract execution. The DAF began offering the Open Topic SBIR/STTR program in 2018 which expanded the range of innovations the DAF funded and in December 2023, ASRI began its journey to create and provide innovative capabilities that will strengthen the national defense of the United States of America.
​“At ASRI, we believe that AI has the ability to transform how we approach many tasks by expanding our capabilities,” says Juan Vaquerizo, ASRI president and founder. “Through this SBIR opportunity, we can provide systems that help to protect the Warfighter, who in turn helps to protect our country.  We are glad to have this opportunity to continue to support the DAF mission.”  

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About Advanced Simulation Research, Inc.  (ASRI)
ASRI is a Minority-Owned, Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), based in Orlando, Fla.  Since its founding in 2005, ASRI has focused on product development and research for the U.S. defense industry.  ASRI’s areas of expertise cover a broad spectrum of technologies that include AI/ML system development, real-time sensor data exploitation, embedded system design, and VR/AR system development.  These systems, based on COTS technologies, are integrated to solve some of the DoD’s most complex problems while drastically reducing manufacturing costs.  The team has designed and developed la wide range of leading-edge integrated systems, including AI-based autonomous ISR onboard processors, VR-based immersive dismounted Soldier human-wearable training systems, multi-domain warfighter training systems, and a lab-based space shuttle-integrated astronaut training system.  ASRI has transitioned prototype system concepts to production systems for commercial and programs of record and has received customer recognition on many projects.  For more information, please visit www.asri-tech.com.
For more information contact:
Sandra A. Vaquerizo
svaquerizo@asri-tech.com
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​About AFRL
The Air Force Research Laboratory is the primary scientific research and development center for the Department of the Air Force. AFRL plays an integral role in leading the discovery, development, and integration of affordable warfighting technologies for our air, space, and cyberspace force. With a workforce of more than 12,500 across nine technology areas and 40 other operations across the globe, AFRL provides a diverse portfolio of science and technology ranging from fundamental to advanced research and technology development. For more information, visit afresearchlab.com.

"The future of warfare is going to be executed at machine speeds, where artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML), high-speed secure networks, and autonomous machines are critical technologies that will help our warfighters stay ahead of the threats."