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Awesome Algorithms: Prize Challenge Tests Software Performance in Unmanned Vehicles
The Office of Naval Research (ONR), Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division (NSWC Crane) and the NavalX Midwest Tech Bridge recently sponsored a three-stage competition called the Artificial Intelligence for Small Unit Maneuvers (AISUM) Prize Challenge.
May 09, 2022
Evaluating Virtual Reality Therapy for Treating Acute Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is funding three projects to evaluate virtual reality therapy for treatment of acute post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
April 01, 2005
Business of Problem-Solving: S&T Panels Spotlight Naval Challenges, Opportunities
The Office of Naval Research held two science and technology (S&T) discussion panels during the recent 2024 Naval Science and Technology (S&T)/Combat Systems/Technology, Systems and Ships Symposium in Arlington, Virginia.
January 15, 2025
Special Delivery: New Autonomous Flight Technology Means Rapid Resupply for Marines
ONR held a successful final helicopter flight demonstration of the Autonomous Aerial Cargo/Utility System (AACUS) at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va.
December 13, 2017
New Hull Coatings for Navy Ships Cut Fuel Use, Protect Environment
New hull coatings being developed by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) are showing promise in reducing the build-up of marine crustaceans – namely barnacles – on ships´ hulls, optimizing vessel performance and dramatically reducing fuel costs.
June 04, 2009
Navy Program 'Excelerates' Alternative Energy
As the Department of the Navy continues to emphasize the need for energy security, the Office of Naval Research today announced it will increase its support for Energy Excelerator, a Hawaii-based program that funds development of new and innovative energy ideas.
September 09, 2013
A Worthy Endeavor: Science at Sea
Officials at the Office of Naval Research (ONR) mark another successful chapter in training new generations of scientists at sea today, as the research vessel Endeavor has returned to port in Narragansett, R.I., after its latest voyage.
October 31, 2013
Robocopter: New Technology Brings New Capabilities to the Marine Corps
Autonomy options for the Marines have taken a major step forward, as officials at the Office of Naval Research (ONR) announced today two successful helicopter flight demonstrations with unmanned flight capability at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., part of the Autonomous Aerial Cargo/Utility System (AACUS) program.
January 01, 2014
Forging Partnerships in the Americas: Naval Leaders Gather at SIANC S&T Conference
For Dr. Brett Seidle — the deputy assistant secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, Test and Engineering — the breakneck speed of current scientific progress and technological proliferation can be challenging, especially when the impact of new technologies on civilian and military realities transcends national borders. While giving the keynote address at the recent Specialized Inter-American Naval Conference on Science, Technology and Innovation (SIANC-ST&I) in Orlando, Florida, Seidle identified several scientific disciplines that have developed into top naval priorities: unmanned and autonomous systems, cyber and information warfare, and maritime domain awareness, to name a few.
May 18, 2023
Scientists Take a Deep Dive for Undersea Warriors
Office of Naval Research (ONR) officials announced today new research support to develop a prototype diving helmet that could revolutionize diving missions — and provide greater safety for divers.
April 03, 2015