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Snakes, Robots, and the War on Terrorism
It's mighty daunting to be called a " brilliant young innovator" whose " work and ideas are apt to change the world…a visitor from the future, living among us here and now." Talk about pressure. But that's exactly what MIT's Technology Review Magazine called Howie Choset, mechanical engineer and...
November 01, 2002
Top Officials Meet at ONR as Arctic Changes Quicken
The Navy’s chief of naval research, Rear Adm. Matthew Klunder, met this week with leaders from U.S. and Canadian government agencies to address research efforts in the Arctic, in response to dramatic and accelerating changes in summer sea ice coverage.
January 01, 2012
Defining the Danger Zone: New Mapping Software Makes Live-Fire Training Safer
To better protect warfighters during live-fire training, ONR's TechSolutions program has sponsored the development of a new Google Maps-style software tool to map out training areas in great detail.
November 16, 2017
Not-So-Heavy Metal: ONR to Manage National Push for Lightweight Materials
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) will manage a new institute to spur innovation, manufacturing and implementation of lightweight and modern metals—part of a White House initiative announced Feb. 25 that aims to strengthen national defense and U.S. manufacturing through public and private partnerships.
January 01, 2014
ONR Sponsors New Academic Center for National Security Innovation
ONR continues its 75-year-old commitment to fostering innovation with the sponsorship of a Stanford University-based academic center formally launching next week.
November 26, 2021
Combating Coronavirus: Navy Provides Protective Gear to First Responders
To equip those on the front lines of coronavirus response, the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Keyport—in partnership with the U.S. Navy’s Tech Bridge program—manufactured over 500 face shields and personal protection equipment for first responders at two hospitals and naval commands in the state of Washington.
April 21, 2020
Navy Announces New Funding Opportunities for Innovative Small Businesses
Navy SBIR-STTR has announced expanded funding opportunities for small businesses through a Broad Agency Announcement, through Feb. 12.
January 24, 2020
Face Time: ONR-Sponsored Tech Reads Facial Expressions for Autism Symptoms
Thanks in part to support from the Office of Naval Research (ONR), there's an app that may screen for autism by reading kids' facial expressions for emotional cues.
December 30, 2015
New Season for Naval Science: Winter Rotates, Hahn Arrives
Rear Adm. David J. Hahn was sworn in today as the new chief of naval research (CNR) at a change-of-command ceremony at the U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C.
November 18, 2016
Navy Tests New Rounds for Marine Corps Fire Support
Last week the United States Navy successfully tested two new, advanced gun projectiles at its Wallops Island, Virginia, test range. On January 9, 2002, the Autonomous Naval Support Round (ANSR) was successfully fired out to a range of slightly more than 51 nautical miles (about 59 statute miles or...
January 15, 2002