News Releases
Chief of Naval Research to Speak at Robotics Conference
Chief of Naval Research Rear Adm. Matthew Klunder will discuss opportunities for academia and industry to engage in various Office of Naval Research autonomy and robotics programs.
Marine's Best Friend Shows Explosive-Detecting Capabilities
Specialty canines displayed their explosive-detecting abilities Jan. 18 as part of an Office of Naval Research-hosted demo.
ONR Sets Date for 2012 Naval S&T Partnership Conference
The Office of Naval Research has announced Oct. 22-24, 2012 as the dates for its biennial conference.
Mission-Focused Autonomy Program Undergoes 'Marathon' Experiment
An Office of Naval Research-sponsored effort is moving closer to assisting federal law enforcement officials.
Send in the Supplies: RoboCopters in Marines' Future
The Office of Naval Research is kicking off a new program called the Autonomous Aerial Cargo Utility System.
Future Naval Force May Sail With the Strength of Titanium
An Office of Naval Research-funded project will produce a full-size ship hull section made entirely with marine grade titanium using a welding innovation that could help bring titanium into future Navy ship construction.
Radio, Active: ONR Celebrates Big Results from Tiny Transistor
Officials at the Office of Naval Research gathered Dec. 14 to celebrate the anniversary of the transistor.
Fly Like an Eagle: New Launch and Recovery System Takes UAV Into the Future
An ONR-sponsored, shipboard-capable system designed to support the Scan Eagle unmanned aerial vehicle successfully completed testing Sept. 27, 2012.
Pirates, Beware: Navy's Smart Robocopters Will Spy You in the Crowd
A sensor prototype called the Multi-Mode Sensor Seeker will allow naval unmanned aircraft to autonomously identify small boats on the water.
Free Search Engine Connects Classrooms with Science and Technology
An educational search engine funded by the Office of Naval Research has gone mobile just in time for the holidays with the Dec. 16 release of an iPad app.