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Low-SWaP Distributed Sensing with On-Device Edge AI

Name: Low-SWaP Distributed Sensing with On-Device Edge AI
Creator: Department of the Army
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Department of the Army

AI Overview

The Army is seeking low-power, miniaturized distributed microsensors that detect chemical, biological, and environmental signals using on-device AI, reporting actionable insights instead of raw data. The technology targets dual-use applications in environmental monitoring, public health, agriculture, and critical infrastructure safety.

This summary is AI-generated from the official solicitation.

Key Details

Agency

Department of the Army

Funding Amount

Milestone-based prototype agreements sized to the work proposed; indicative range published at intake open.

Release Date

October 12, 2026

Due Date

October 31, 2026

Official Description

VTCS-02 Low-SWaP Distributed Sensing with On-Device Edge AI Advance low size, weight, and power (SWaP) distributed microsensors that detect and characterize chemical, biological, and environmental signals with on-device edge AI, operating with minimal infrastructure and reporting actionable information rather than raw data. In scope Miniaturized sensing modalities for chemical, biological, and environmental targets On-device inference, classification, and anomaly detection Low-power networking a...

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Change History

Opportunity AddedOct 13, 2026 at 6:12 PM