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Human-Centered Interaction and Explainability Design

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This subcontract, issued by the NASA SBIR/STTR Program, focuses on the development of human-centered interaction and explainability designs for an Intelligent Virtual Assistant. The primary objective is to create interactive, explainable interfaces that allow crewmembers to comprehend AI decision-making processes through the use of intuitive visualizations. The project is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under the SBIR/STTR mandate for companies with fewer than 500 employees. It falls under NAICS code 541420 and is slated for performance in Houston, Texas.

General Info

NASA SBIR subcontract for developing explainable AI interfaces for an Intelligent Virtual Assistant.

Agency

National Aeronautics and Space Administration → NASA SBIR/STTR Program

NAICS

541420 - Industrial Design Services

Place of Performance

Houston, TX, 77058, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of H6.23-2564.

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PostedAug 20

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AgencyNational Aeronautics and Space Administration → NASA SBIR/STTR Program

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Organization / AgencyNational Aeronautics and Space Administration → NASA SBIR/STTR Program

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Full Description

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Design interactive, explainable interfaces for the IVA that enable crewmembers to understand AI decision-making through intuitive visualizations.

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