\begin{frame}{Success is measured through Technology Readiness Level advancement}

  \begin{columns}
    \begin{column}{0.45\textwidth}
      \begin{block}{Why TRLs?}
        \small
        Bridge gap between academic proof-of-concept and practical deployment
        \begin{itemize}
          \item[] Academic metrics $\rightarrow$ cannot capture feasibility
          \item[] Empirical metrics $\rightarrow$ cannot demonstrate rigor
          \item[] TRLs measure both simultaneously
        \end{itemize}
      \end{block}
    \end{column}

    \begin{column}{0.55\textwidth}
      \begin{block}{Progression Path}
        \small
        \textbf{Current: TRL 2-3}\\
        Fundamental principles established

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        \textbf{Target: TRL 5}\\
        Lab testing in relevant environment
      \end{block}
    \end{column}
  \end{columns}

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\begin{frame}{TRL advancement requires achieving three validation milestones}

  \begin{enumerate}
    \item<1-> \alert<1>{\textbf{TRL 3: Critical Function \& Proof of Concept}}
      \begin{itemize}
        \item[] Each component works in isolation
        \item[] Specifications pass realizability analysis
        \item[] At least one continuous controller with reachability proof
      \end{itemize}

    \item<2-> \alert<2>{\textbf{TRL 4: Integrated Components in Simulation}}
      \begin{itemize}
        \item[] Complete integrated hybrid controller
        \item[] All mode transitions verified
        \item[] Zero safety violations across multiple runs
      \end{itemize}

    \item<3-> \alert<3>{\textbf{TRL 5: Testing in Relevant Environment}}
      \begin{itemize}
        \item[] Hardware-in-the-loop on Emerson Ovation
        \item[] Autonomous startup sequences via HIL
        \item[] Off-nominal scenarios handled correctly
        \item[] Formal verification remains valid on hardware
      \end{itemize}
  \end{enumerate}

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