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Enhanced Energy: ONR Global Seeks More Powerful Electronic Devices
Groundbreaking energy research from the United Arab Emirates, sponsored by the Office of Naval Research Global, is the focus of an article published this week in the acclaimed Nature Magazine journal “Scientific Reports.”
Oh, Baby! ONR Research Links Child's Play to Robot Learning
A team of researchers led by Dr. Rajesh Rao, a professor of computer science and engineering at the University of Washington, recently published a paper showing how robots can learn much like children—amassing data by watching adults do something, determining the goal of the action and then deciding how to perform it on their own. Rao’s work is sponsored by the Office of Naval Research (ONR).
Power Savings: ONR Research Helps Navy Curb Kilowatts
With ONR support, engineers at MIT have designed a portable measurement system to precisely monitor the amount of electricity used by household appliances, lighting fixtures and electronic devices.
Story Time: ONR Researchers Create 'Human User Manual' for Robots
Researchers at Georgia Tech have created an artificial intelligence software program to teach robots to read stories, learn acceptable behavior and understand successful ways to conduct themselves in diverse social situations.
Registration Now Open for the 2017 Naval Future Force S&T Expo
Registration is now open for those wishing to attend the Office of Naval Research’s (ONR) biennial 2017 Naval Future Force Science and Technology (S&T) Expo.
Awesome Autonomy: The Future Force and RoboBoats
The future of naval engineering was on display last week, as 13 teams of high school and college students did battle at the ninth annual RoboBoat Competition in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Battle of the RoboSubs: Young Engineers Compete for Underwater Supremacy
After months of planning, it all came to down to this one moment—the 19th annual international RoboSub Competition, held in San Diego, California, July 25-30.
Ocean Explorer: ONR Welcomes New Research Ship to Navy's Ranks
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) recently welcomed the U.S. Navy’s newest research vessel—R/V Sally Ride—for oceanographic research.
Patriotic Padres: San Diego Sports Navy Camo for 2016 Baseball Season
San Diego Padres players will wear the Navy’s blue camouflage digital pattern for Sunday home games during the 2016 Major League Baseball season.
Profitable Partnerships: Chief of Naval Research Stresses Global Collaboration at Panel
Cyber and electronic warfare, shrinking defense budgets, and critical international science and technology partnerships were some of the key concerns for seven military leaders from around the world who met at the Sea-Air-Space Exposition.