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Chief of Naval Research to Speak at Robotics Conference

For Immediate Release: Feb 08, 2012
By Grace Jean, Office of Naval Research

ARLINGTON, Va.—The chief of naval research will speak about autonomy and other robotics challenges and opportunities during a presentation at the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International’s (AUVSI) Unmanned Systems Program Review 2012 on Feb. 9.

Rear Adm. Matthew Klunder, who heads the Office of Naval Research (ONR), will give his remarks at 9 a.m. at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C. After updating conference attendees about ongoing science and technology efforts, Klunder will discuss opportunities for academia and industry to engage in various programs.

“The Department of the Navy is striving to place a greater emphasis on robotic systems to provide our future fleet and force the most cost-effective technology solutions possible,” Klunder said. “ONR is working on a number of initiatives to advance autonomy and data-sharing tools to give our Sailors and Marines the edge they need on their missions.”

The presentation is part of AUVSI’s maritime systems day.

Who: Rear Adm. Matthew Klunder, chief of naval research
What: Presentation at AUVSI’s Unmanned Systems Program Review 2012
When: 9 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 9
Where: Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington D.C.

For more information, go to: http://www.auvsi.org/events/auvsievents/auvsisunmannedsystemsprogramreview.

About the Office of Naval Research

This year, the Department of the Navy’s Office of Naval Research (ONR) marks its 80th anniversary. For 80 years, ONR — including headquarters, ONR Global and the Naval Research Laboratory — has been a leader in advancing American naval warfighter readiness and dominance through innovations in science and technology for the Navy and Marine Corps. Today, ONR’s continued dedication to providing the Fleet and Force with the technological edge is catalyzing the advancement and delivery of combat systems, sensors, weapons, materials, robotic and autonomous systems and numerous other state-of-the-art, naval platforms and capabilities.