Think-A-Move, Ltd.

Think-A-Move, Ltd. (TAM) has received funding from the following organizations to develop and commercialize its hands-free speech control and communications technology using sound captured in the ear canal for the unmanned ground vehicle and wheelchair markets:

Center for Commercialization of Advanced Technology (CCAT):
"The Center for Commercialization of Advanced Technology (CCAT) Southern California is a Congressionally supported initiative to fast-track the transition to market of advanced technologies which address critical national defense and homeland security needs."

"Our mission is to deliver enabling technologies from industry, academic, and government laboratories to the military and other DoD customers through the execution of CCAT’s unique commercialization processes."
-CCAT Website

Think-A-Move received a $75,000 contract from the Center For Commercialization of Advanced Technology. Under the contract, TAM will develop speech command input technology to be integrated with the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command’s autonomous and semi-autonomous robot control technology.

Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR):
SPAWAR's intent is to "invent, acquire, develop, deliver and support integrated & interoperable C4ISR, business IT and space capabilities in the interest of national defense."
-SPAWAR Website

National Institute of Health (NIH):
“NIH is the steward of medical and behavioral research for the Nation. Its mission is science in pursuit of fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and the application of that knowledge to extend healthy life and reduce the burdens of illness and disability.”
-NIH Website

In July of 2005, TAM received a Phase II SBIR Grant from the National Institute of Health (NIH). The funds received totaled $750,000 over two years.

Ohio Research Commercialization Grant Program (ORCGP):
"Works to improve the commercial viability of research and development projects in Ohio. This assistance increases the ability of small technology companies to assess and realize the commercial potential of research projects and to promote the competitiveness of these companies through the augmentation of federal research and development funding."
-ORCGP Website

Think-A-Move, Ltd. received a $350,000 contract from the Ohio Research Commercialization Grant Program. The contract will provide Think-A-Move with funding to further its commercialization efforts for this exciting technology.

Tank, Automotive, Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC):
"TARDEC develops and integrates the right technology solutions to improve the effectiveness of the current force and realize the superior capability of the future force in order to facilitate Army transformation. Its technical staff leads research in ground vehicle survivability, mobility, intelligent systems, and maneuver support and sustainment."
-TARDEC Website

Think-A-Move, Ltd., received a Phase III Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Contract from TARDEC totaling $340,000. To read more download the press release (PDF).

United States Army Commercial Pilot Program (CPP):
"The purpose of the CPP is to accelerate the transition of SBIR-funded technologies to Phase III, especially into systems being developed, acquired and maintained for the warfighter."
-CPP Website

Think-A-Move, Ltd. received a $600,000 contract from the United States Army Commercialization Pilot Program. Under the contract, which was received on March 18, 2008, Think-A-Move will develop a field-deployable system of its hands-free and heads-up system for controlling a military robot with speech commands. To read more, please download the press release (PDF).

Industry Associations
In an effort to find, maintain and grow relationships with individuals and organizations, Think-A-Move, Ltd. maintains corporate or individual memberships with:

Association of the United States Army (AUSA):
“AUSA is a private, non-profit educational organization that supports America's Army - Active, National Guard, Reserve, Civilians, Retirees and family members. AUSA provides numerous Professional Development Opportunities at a variety of events both local and national.”
-AUSA Website

Association for Unmanned Vehicle System International (AUVSI):
“The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) is the world's largest non-profit organization devoted exclusively to advancing the unmanned systems community. AUVSI, with members from government organizations, industry and academia, is committed to fostering, developing, and promoting unmanned systems and related technologies.”
-AUVSI Website

Think-A-Move’s technology was featured in the July 2008 issue of the AUVSI monthly magazine. Publication highlights included the Ohio Research Commercialization Grant for $350,000 and hands-free control of a UGV using speech recognition in noisy environments.

National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA):
“NDIA provides individuals from academia, government, the military services, small businesses, prime contractors, and the international community, the opportunity to network effectively with the government - industry team, keep abreast of the latest in technology developments, and address and influence issues as well as government policies critical to the health of the defense industry and the preservation of our national security.”
-NDIA Website

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Think-A-Move, Ltd.
23715 Mercantile Road, Suite 100
Beachwood, OH 44122