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Current aircraft operations within the National Airspace System (NAS) rely heavily on the presence of an on-board pilot to safely manage the flight. Integration of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) into the NAS requires a high confidence that these unmanned aircraft operations can meet or exceed the safety afforded through manned operations. Specifically, these UAS operations […]

Barron Associates has initiated development of an immersive virtual reality system for stroke therapy under a new Virtual Activities of Living for Occupational Rehabilitation (VALOR) SBIR Phase I project sponsored by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (grant 1R43HD107718). The VALOR system will enable telehealth delivery of evidence-based upper extremity (UE) stroke […]

The Motivating Occupational Virtual Experiences In Therapy for kids (MOVE-IT) SBIR program (National Institutes of Health grant R44HD092169) supports telehealth delivery of intensive rehabilitation for pediatric hemiplegia through smart toy-enabled games that inspire high-dosage, task-directed upper extremity (UE) movements. The Phase II clinical trial is a two-site study that includes leading researchers and practitioners. The […]

A recently completed contractor report investigating the utility of run-time assurance (RTA) architectures for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft has been posted on NTRS, the NASA Technical Reports Server. The report summarizes a collaborative effort led by researchers from Barron Associates to demonstrate and evaluate the application of RTA to assure the safety […]

Barron Associates was awarded non-SBIR follow-on funding to their NOAA Phase II SBIR. The funding is intended to support the delivery and testing of twelve tube-deployed UASs for tropical storm monitoring in Fall 2022 and Fall 2023. The WINGSONDE UAS is deployed from a P3 aircraft tube at 250kts and 10,000 feet into the eye […]

The ICARE software system has been developed by Barron Associates, Inc. under sponsorship by the National Eye Institute as alternative intervention for addressing non-strabismic amblyopia and convergence insufficiency (CI) in children. It uses video games to create a fun and engaging vision therapy experience built on mini-games and a baby dragon quest. In January 2022, […]

Dr. Rick Adams and Dr. Michael Devore of Barron Associates, Inc. co-authored a paper titled “Finite-Thrust Natural-Motion Circumnavigation Injection by Convex Optimization” which has been published in the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics. The paper details a new methodology employing convex optimization to find a propellant-optimal finite-thrust […]

Evaluation and treatment for chronic pain are major contributors to rising healthcare costs. Although accurate assessment of pain and function is the cornerstone to successful chronic pain management, systematic, objective assessment of the functional impact of pain remains exceptionally challenging in practice. Barron Associates is developing and validating the KnowPain instrument. KnowPain will objectively and […]

Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a common neurodegenerative disorder that affects 1 million Americans and 10 million individuals worldwide. One of the most debilitating and impactful symptoms of PD is Freezing of Gait (FOG). Barron Associates has been awarded a grant by the National Institute on Aging to develop a body-worn system that is specially designed […]

Fall detection, assessment, and prevention is a challenging issue across the care continuum. Despite wide recognition as a considerable problem, fall-related injuries are still the most frequently reported adverse events in hospital inpatient settings. Although hospitals employ diverse programs to prevent falls and fall injuries, an essential component to a fall prevention program is accurate […]