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They probably don't want an expensive solution that takes ages to develop and implement. What they're looking for is a cheap, easy-to-deploy-in-the-field soluti
by cryptoz 15y ago
They probably don't want an expensive solution that takes ages to develop and implement. What they're looking for is a cheap, easy-to-deploy-in-the-field solution. The prize attracts a different type of applicant with different methods and tools.
Edit: To clarify: A prize of $1 million may result in everyone spending $100,000 to find the solution quickly, when in fact DARPA only wants solutions that can be developed at a price well under $50,000.
- brador 15y agoI disagree. If they want cheap and easy to deploy, add it to the spec. As it is, a prize is offered to get the attention of talent. $50K won't get the attention of anyone even remotely talented enough to produce "best of show" solutions. I suggest $1million will get their attention.