Rob Lister
12th April 2005, 09:32 AM
This is curious. I've read more BPA's, RFQ's, PIP's and BAA's than I like to either admit or think about.
This PIP has me somewhat stunned. They are usually not so...optimistic in their initial proposals for information.
Read this and tell me if you think this is a mistake or if you think it is really doable.
The Defense Sciences Office (DSO) of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is seeking proposals to develop an advanced upper-extremity prosthesis. The vision of this program is to create a neurally controlled artificial limb that will restore full motor and sensory capability to upper extremity amputee patients. This revolutionary prosthesis will be controlled, feel, look and perform like the native limb. Submissions must provide evidence of a highly integrated, multi-disciplinary team capable of fulfilling the vision, objectives and milestones of the program as detailed here and in the associated BAA. The final product will be an advanced prosthesis ready for human clinical trials including completed submission of an Investigational New Device (IND) application to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This effort will be conducted in two 24-month phases. Proposers are requested to submit a proposal that addresses the technical effort in both phases.
Don't just read the snip, read the whole thing. I'm astounded that they are asking for what I think is far, far too much.
http://www.darpa.mil/dso/solicitations/prosthesisPIP.htm
This PIP has me somewhat stunned. They are usually not so...optimistic in their initial proposals for information.
Read this and tell me if you think this is a mistake or if you think it is really doable.
The Defense Sciences Office (DSO) of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is seeking proposals to develop an advanced upper-extremity prosthesis. The vision of this program is to create a neurally controlled artificial limb that will restore full motor and sensory capability to upper extremity amputee patients. This revolutionary prosthesis will be controlled, feel, look and perform like the native limb. Submissions must provide evidence of a highly integrated, multi-disciplinary team capable of fulfilling the vision, objectives and milestones of the program as detailed here and in the associated BAA. The final product will be an advanced prosthesis ready for human clinical trials including completed submission of an Investigational New Device (IND) application to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This effort will be conducted in two 24-month phases. Proposers are requested to submit a proposal that addresses the technical effort in both phases.
Don't just read the snip, read the whole thing. I'm astounded that they are asking for what I think is far, far too much.
http://www.darpa.mil/dso/solicitations/prosthesisPIP.htm