# GrayMatter Robotics x AFWERX (Canopy Sanding): partnership

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GrayMatter Robotics was awarded an AFWERX SBIR Phase II contract by the U.S. Air Force to develop an autonomous robotic system for precision sanding of aircraft canopies, extending its GMR-AI surface finishing technology to aerospace maintenance operations.

- **Type:** development
- **Status:** active
- **Verification posture:** verified

## Parties (2)

- [GrayMatter Robotics](https://registry.deploy.report/companies/graymatter-robotics.md) technology provider
- AFWERX (U.S. Air Force) _(off-registry)_ co developer

## Timeline

- **Announced:** 2026-01-15

## Sources (1)

1. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/graymatter-robotics-awarded-afwerx-phase-ii-contract-to-develop-ai-powered-robotic-system-for-canopy-sanding-302662853.html


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