Following the successful development and introduction of the world’s first robotic tackling dummy (MVP|DRIVE) for football, MVP has continued developing their patented robotic system to create HEKTR (Humanoid Engageable Kinetic Training Robot) in order to fit the realistic tactical training needs of the warfighter. HEKTR is a remote-control, fully armored, all-terrain, and responsive live-fire target that simulates a realistic environment by reaching speeds up to 22 mph and providing instantaneous feedback to the shooter. The HEKTR platform is a versatile training tool that forces quick reaction and fluid decision making from operators in any setting, including: house, urban, woodland, desert, ice/snow, and sand. Through the HEKTR mobile app, operators are able to control and customize their training scenarios and thereby integrate HEKTR’s capabilities as part of larger training evolutions.
The Story & Evolution of MVP Robotics
2015
- Dartmouth Head Coach Buddy Teevens eliminated live-tackling during football practice in 2010 to reduce the risk of player injury
- Mobile Virtual Player prototypes debut at Dartmouth Football practice
- MVP LLC formed in Delaware, November 2015
2016
- MVP|DRIVE prototype product was introduced to football teams across the country. Currently used by ½ NFL, 75 Colleges and >100 High Schools
- Formed Mobile Virtual Player LLC
- Closed first round of funding
- Secured manufacturing & distribution partnership with Rogers Athletic
2017
- Initial launch of MVP|DRIVE, 170 units sold to NFL, college and high school teams
- MVP wins $50,000 in NFL’s 1st & Future Startup Competition
2018
- Launched and sold out of MVP SPRINT.
- MVP enters partnership with USA Football
- Awarded 1st DoD SBIR I Contract for $50,000
2019
- MVP HEKTR live fire training target introduced
- Awarded DoD SBIR II Contract totaling $630,000
2020
- MVP Robots adopted by the majority of NFL teams
2021
- Initial MVP HEKTR targets sold
- Awarded 2nd DoD SBIR I Contract
- Development partnership with JSOC teams
2022
- TACFI contract
- Awarded $1.3m SBIR II development contract with AFSFC
- First international sale of HEKTR to Malaysia
2023
- Human safety and performance solutions for the Department of Defense has becomes a top priority for the DOD
- MVP transitions to focus growth on Defense & Robotics and put SPRINT on hold
- HEKTRs sold to Air Force Security Forces, Lockheed, Ohers.
- New senior management installed and along with buildout of Tactical sales team
- Tactical partnership with ADS renewed (ADS the largest supplier of military equipment to the DOD
- Contract manufacturer solidified and approved by DOD along with continued development milestones
MVP Company Profile
MVP Robotics LLC is an independent, privately held company headquartered in Bradford VT, that specializes in innovating and developing game changing technology that simulates human motion and performance for sport and other training applications so that athletes can train and compete in a safer environment. MVP created the world’s first rigorously engineered robotic mobile tackling dummy. Using state-of-the-art mechanical and electronic design, MVP’s team of engineers and designers are revolutionizing how athletes train for any sport, safely.
MVP IS:
- A small entity
- Non-traditional contractor
- Located in a Hub Zone
- Eligible to for sole-source acquisitions
- Currently in a SBIR Phase II (AFWERX)
