Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Serious Labs Inc.
$350,000.00
Development of advanced motion system to mitigate cybersickness and the integration of VR technologies for the MELT VR Driving Simulator
FY 2021-22 · 2021-09-01
Summary
Serious Labs Inc. in partnership with Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) and the Government of Alberta will develop a virtual reality training simulator for the Mandatory Entry Level Training (MELT) Program for Class 1 and 2 driver’s licenses. This innovative simulator, based on SLI’s existing award-winning technology, will help reduce GHG emissions while supporting job creation and economic diversification in Alberta and Canada. The proposed project will focus on adding sway and surge motion in the development of the MELT virtual reality (VR) simulator.
Department
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsIndustrial Research Assistance Program-Contributions to Firms (linked with high confidence)
Recipient
Location
Edmonton|Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
842351942
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Agreement End Date
2023-03-31
Agreement Number
979004
Agreement Start Date
2021-09-01
Agreement Title
Development of advanced motion system to mitigate cybersickness and the integration of VR technologies for the MELT VR Driving Simulator
Agreement Title (French)
Conception d'un système de mouvement avancé pour atténuer la cyber-maladie et intégration de technologies RV pour le simulateur de conduite en RV MELT
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$350,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Coverage
IRAP Contributions to Firms projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation. | Les projets des Contributions aux entreprises stimulent la création de richesse au Canada grâce à l’innovation technologique.
Description
Serious Labs Inc. in partnership with Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) and the Government of Alberta will develop a virtual reality training simulator for the Mandatory Entry Level Training (MELT) Program for Class 1 and 2 driver’s licenses. This innovative simulator, based on SLI’s existing award-winning technology, will help reduce GHG emissions while supporting job creation and economic diversification in Alberta and Canada. The proposed project will focus on adding sway and surge motion in the development of the MELT virtual reality (VR) simulator.
Description (French)
Serious Labs Inc., en partenariat avec l'Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) et le gouvernement de l'Alberta, mettra au point un simulateur de formation en réalité virtuelle pour le programme de formation obligatoire de niveau débutant (MELT) pour les permis de conduire de classe 1 et 2. Ce simulateur novateur, basé sur la technologie primée existante de SLI, contribuera à réduire les émissions de GES tout en favorisant la création d'emplois et la diversification économique en Alberta et au Canada. Le projet proposé sera axé sur l'ajout de mouvements de balancement et de surtension dans la mise au point du simulateur de réalité virtuelle (RV) MELT.
Expected Results
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization
Expected Results (French)
Le PARI, par le biais des Contributions aux entreprises, vise à appuyer la recherche, le développement, l’adaptation et/ou l’adoption au Canada de produits, de services ou de processus novateurs ou axés sur des technologies nouvelles ou améliorées, et ce jusqu’à leur commercialisation
Federal Riding
Edmonton Centre
Federal Riding (French)
Edmonton-Centre
Federal Riding Number
48014
NAICS Code
541430
Organization Code
nrc-cnrc
Organization
National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada
Program Name
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Program Name (French)
Programme d’aide à la recherche industrielle – Contributions aux entreprises
Program Purpose
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization
Program Purpose (French)
Le PARI, par le biais des Contributions aux entreprises, vise à appuyer la recherche, le développement, l’adaptation et/ou l’adoption au Canada de produits, de services ou de processus novateurs ou axés sur des technologies nouvelles ou améliorées, et ce jusqu’à leur commercialisation
Recipient Business Number
842351942
Recipient City
Edmonton|Edmonton
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Serious Labs Inc.
Recipient Postal Code
T5J 0C5
Recipient Province or Territory
AB
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2021-2022-Q3-979004
