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Making Sailors 'SAFFiR' - Navy Unveils Firefighting Robot Prototype at Naval Tech EXPO
The Shipboard Autonomous Firefighting Robot is an ONR-sponsored prototype designed to assist Sailors with damage control and inspection aboard naval vessels.
Science and Technology Partnerships Grow in South America
The Office of Naval Research opened a new office in Sao Paulo, Brazil on July 24.
Game On: Virtual Trainer Takes Serious Approach to Electronic Warfare
Missiles are launched at a Navy ship, and Sailors must decide in a matter of seconds how to keep from getting hit. A new
Students Race Robot Submarines in 'Back to the Future'-Themed Competition
Students from around the globe competed for bragging rights and cash prizes in annual RoboSub Competition.
Quite a Fellow: Dr. Thomas Beutner Receives Prestigious Aerospace Award
Dr. Thomas Beutner of the Office of Naval Research was named a Fellow by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics.
'Desperate Act of Trust': U.S., Allies Recall and Renew Scientific Ties
ARLINGTON, Va.—In the somber wake of recent attacks in Paris, three World War II allies honored decades of defense-critical scientific collaboration—and re-affirmed their partnership for years to come. On Nov. 17, at the Embassy of Canada in Washington, the U.S. Office of Naval Research, the British...
ONR-Sponsored Technology Aids Recovery of Alaska Plane Wreck
Last month, an Office of Naval Research-sponsored technology was used in the recovery of a 63-year-old plane wreck in Alaska.
Department of the Navy Announces 2015 Young Investigators
The Department of the Navy named 36 recipients of the 2015 Young Investigator Program on April 30, 2015.
Special Delivery: Marines Dial Up Faster Logistics at Tech Demo
Marines in Hawaii recently demonstrated that handheld devices and automation software could speed delivery of critical supplies to the front lines and even help planners determine when and where items will be needed ahead of time.
ONR Makes Virtual Training Anywhere, Anytime, a Reality
Marines tested an augmented reality system from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) last week that could revolutionize the way they prepare for battle, allowing them to transform any location into a dynamic training ground.