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This Air Force SBIR Direct to Phase II topic funds software that automatically converts technical data packages into executable robotic inspection paths, removing the manual waypoint programming that currently takes days for each new part.
The system must ingest STEP and IGES 3D CAD, 2D drawings, bills of materials and PDF or text specifications, extract engineering intent such as GD&T tolerances, bind those tolerances to 3D geometry in a standardized data model, simulate the inspection virtually, and output collision-free commands for robotic manipulators from multiple vendors through a no-code operator interface with human-in-the-loop review.
The target is to cut inspection programming time to under two hours and to reach TRL 6 to 7; building the physical manipulator is out of scope. Awards are up to 2 million US dollars over up to 24 months with optional assistance funding of up to 50,000 dollars.
Because this is Direct to Phase II, proposals must document Phase I-type feasibility done largely outside SBIR or STTR funding and include quantitative baseline evidence such as parsing accuracy, architecture models and path-generation run-time benchmarks; proposals without it are ineligible. The topic opens in DSIP on 28 October 2026 and closes on 25 November 2026 at 12:00 p. m.
Eastern, with a 35-page technical volume limit; the topic is ITAR/EAR controlled. Applicants should confirm the close date in DSIP, as some third-party listings show inconsistent status.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U.S. small businesses meeting SBIR ownership and size standards; VC- or PE-majority-owned firms are eligible. Must document Phase I-equivalent feasibility work performed substantially outside SBIR/STTR funding. One proposal per topic per firm; ITAR/EAR controlled topic. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $2,000,000 over up to 24 months (SBIR Direct to Phase II), plus optional Technical and Business Assistance up to $50,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Air Force SBIR D2P2 Topic DAF27BZ01-DV012 Agile Autonomous Technical Data Package to Path Robotic Task Specification for AI-Driven Robotic Inspection are due November 25, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Air Force SBIR D2P2 Topic DAF27BZ01-DV012 Agile Autonomous Technical Data Package to Path Robotic Task Specification for AI-Driven Robotic Inspection is funded by U.S. Department of the Air Force (AFWERX), DoW SBIR 2027 BAA Release 1. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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