Linking tactics, techniques, and procedures with technology for the end user.
Stone Solutions + Research Collective (S2RC) specializes in human-centered engineering, defense technology integration, and workforce modernization. It designs and delivers advanced systems that fuse human factors research, emerging technology integration, and mission-aligned capabilities including AI-enabled tools, augmented and mixed reality interfaces, and ruggedized hardware. S2RC supports warfighters, industrial operators, and government organizations with solutions engineered for disconnected, contested, and complex environments.
Rick StoneFounder and CEO
Anthony LaVazzaVP, Operations
S2RC applies human factors engineering and cognitive ergonomics to optimize interaction between operators and complex systems in demanding environments.
Conducting UX/UI assessments, user studies, and developing fully functional software prototypes and wireframes.
Designing systems using cognitive systems engineering and ecological interface design principles to enhance situational awareness.
Performing ergonomic studies, user persona development, and in-the-field full mission summary analyses of combat and industrial end users.
The engineering team delivers multi-disciplinary technical solutions, collaborating closely with end users to move concepts from requirements to production.
Developing tailored software applications, mixed reality models, and artificial intelligence/machine learning algorithms.
Integrating mechanical, electrical, and systems engineering practices to design complex systems.
Utilizing additive manufacturing and production integration techniques to accelerate product development cycles.
Seasoned instructors combine current tactics, techniques, and procedures with operational experience to deliver training programs for military operators.
Providing specialized training for Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTAC), digitally aided close air support (DACAS), and joint fires operations.
Delivering instruction on ATAK (Android Team Awareness Kit), TAK servers, and tactical communication systems.
Designing digital products, physical quick reference guides, and comprehensive lesson plans for varied environments.
Operational experts blend industry best practices and regulatory standards to deliver workforce readiness and compliance training.
Conducting training for arc flash, confined space entry, and general workplace hazard awareness.
Creating content aligned with regulatory frameworks and developing site-specific procedure training.
Designing immersive virtual and augmented reality training environments and integrating courseware with learning management systems.
Subject matter experts provide project oversight, engineering support, and regulatory guidance to ensure operational efficiency and safety compliance.
Providing rigorous project management, product lifecycle support, and operational asset coordination.
Analyzing workflows to streamline processes, engineering workplace safety protocols, and consulting on organizational safety culture.
Drafting technical documentation, supporting regulatory requirements, and coordinating on-site field engineering services.
Specialists guide organizations through the defense acquisition process, providing strategic support to enter and scale within the defense industrial base.
Assisting with strategic marketing, pipeline identification, and proposal management for federal contracts.
Providing technical writing and coordination for SBIR, STTR, and federal grant opportunities.
Analyzing Department of Defense funding profiles, conducting pricing analysis, and developing strategic plans.
S2RC designs and deploys durable, user-focused technologies to enhance frontline safety, workflow efficiency, and factory operations.
Enabling operational AI and deploying edge computing solutions optimized for disconnected and low-bandwidth environments.
Developing digital twins, human-machine interfaces, and augmented reality systems for industrial environments.
Integrating automated factory systems and implementing modern workforce enablement tools.
Defense · Intelligence & National Security · Manufacturing · Federal · Government · Industrial
Client: Department of the Air Force (DAF)
A standalone training system developed for the Department of the Air Force to provide an enhanced training suite for home station use and Agile Combat Employment (ACE). It utilizes an open architecture approach to integrate hardware, software, and multi-modal human-machine interfaces, incorporating generative AI and mixed reality applications.
Client: Missile Defense Agency (MDA)
S2RC serves as a prime contractor on this 10-year enterprise contracting vehicle for the Missile Defense Agency, aimed at accelerating the delivery of next-generation, multi-domain missile defense capabilities. The scope spans digital engineering, open systems integration, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data analytics, and resilient architectures.
Client: Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)
A collaborative effort with the Rochester Institute of Technology that integrates real-time analytics with human-centered design, delivering an optimized user experience without compromising performance or security.