BEARS Submission

CBM+

Problem Statement: Predicting the failure of military equipment such as armor and weapons, along with infrastructure like bridges, is crucial for planning and operational success in the field. Predicting the failure of structures made of steel, composites, and roadways can determine the outcome of combat.

Description of Innovative Solution: BEARS integrates three disciplines – intelligent sensors at the edge, advanced AI/ML, and group theory algorithms, along with telematics. The system has successfully completed extensive proof-of-concept tests for vehicles and weapons in formal competition within a real environment. The product is now in the process of developing custom applications tailored to specific military and commercial needs.

Innovation Challenges: Adapting the core technology trio of BEARS—edge sensors, advanced algorithms, and telematics—presents challenges for specific applications. Each has unique spatial, technical, and functional needs that require significant modifications and validation. For example, bridging, weapons, and structures all differ in their power, algorithm speed, and complexity, plus interconnect requirements. The current challenge is to optimize these components for the particular tasks.

Technical Maturity: BEARS has conducted significant technical demonstrations on survivable vehicle structures, kinetic weapons, and overstress durability tests of military vehicles. The technology components are proven, but they need to be adapted and refined to optimize them for specific applications. Bridging becomes a key focus because it offers dual-use benefits for both the defense and public sectors. BEARS has a funded project for the next three years that will help advance the application of technology.

https://www.bears-llc.com/what-we-do/enhanced-cognition/