Dauntless XR
Leading platform for AR/MR work instructions, how-tos and DIYs.
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Dauntless XR, founded in Houston, Texas in 2018 by Lori-Lee Elliott and Sofia Lazaro, operates as a developer of extended reality (XR) software. Originally established as Future Sight AR with a focus on industrial construction, the company pivoted towards the space and defense industries, leading to a rebrand in 2022. This strategic shift was influenced by conversations with personnel from the US Air Force, which revealed a significant need for their technology in mission planning, training, and maintenance. The company is identified as female-founded and has received support from the AFWERX and SBIR programs.
The firm's business revolves around providing full-service digital transformation, guiding clients from hardware procurement to large-scale application deployment. Its target markets include government, enterprise, and commercial sectors such as defense, aerospace, business and commercial aviation, construction, and manufacturing. Dauntless XR generates revenue through its software and service offerings, including securing contracts with entities like NASA and the United States Air Force.
Dauntless XR's product portfolio includes two main software suites: Katana XR and Aura. Katana XR is a no-code platform that allows companies to create augmented reality workflows for hands-free guidance in areas like quality management and training. It is designed to be hardware-agnostic and features secure end-to-end encryption. Aura is a spatial computing platform for multi-user mixed reality data visualization. This application can convert various data sources, including satellite sensor data, into immersive 3D experiences. For example, NASA utilizes Aura to visualize space weather events like coronal mass ejections, while the Air Force uses it for 3D mission replays. The applications are designed to be scalable and are available on devices such as the Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest.
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