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Measuring Up: ONR Tech Makes Sure Aviators and Aircraft are a Perfect Fit
ONR Global TechSolutions recently demonstrated the Anthropometric Measurement Device, which is designed to help select the right aircraft for differently sized aviators.
August 27, 2019
Corrosion Control: Topside Drone Keeps Vessels Ship-Shape
ONR Global TechSolutions demonstrated Topside Drone, which can be used to inspect and detect material defects, corrosion, warping and other conditions on naval vessels.
September 05, 2019
Building the Future, One RoboBoat at a Time
Teams of students representing six countries tested their engineering skills by developing autonomous boats during the 11th annual International RoboBoat Competition, held June 18-24 in Daytona Beach, Florida.
June 27, 2018
Diving Deep: Engineering, Science Students Face Off in Underwater Competition
Nearly 50 high school and university teams faced off at the 2018 International RoboSub Competition at San Diego’s Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific.
August 10, 2018
Advancing Autonomy: Students Compete for International Maritime Dominance
Fifteen teams from three continents met on the beaches of Honolulu, Hawaii, last week for the 2018 Maritime RobotX Challenge, co-sponsored by ONR.
December 19, 2018
Best and Brightest: ONR's 2019 Young Investigators
The Office of Naval Research recognized 25 awardees of the 2019 Young Investigator Program. These recipients will share $16.5 million in funding to conduct naval-relevant scientific research.
December 17, 2018
Rewarding Work: ONR Autonomous System Finalist for Aviation Award
The National Aeronautic Association announced AACUS as one of its finalists for the 2017 Robert J. Collier Trophy, one of the top aviation awards in the world.
February 13, 2018
CNR to Talk Autonomy, Acceleration & Acquisition at Sea-Air-Space
Chief of Naval Research Rear Adm. David J. Hahn, and leadership from the Naval Research Enterprise (NRE), will discuss autonomy, acceleration and acquisition at the Navy League’s Global Maritime Exposition Sea-Air-Space, April 9-11, at the Gaylord Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland.
April 06, 2018
Deep Breath: New 'Rebreather' Helps Navy Divers Beneath the Waves
ONR Global TechSolutions sponsored the development of the MK29 Mixed Gas Rebreather, a new prototype system that’s the first of its kind within the Navy diving community.
May 31, 2018
Repellent Research: Navy Developing Ship Coatings to Reduce Fuel, Energy Costs
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is sponsoring work by Dr. Anish Tuteja, an associate professor of materials science and engineering at the University of Michigan, to develop a new type of “omniphobic” coating that might save the U.S. Navy millions of dollars in ship fuel costs, reduce the amount of energy that vessels consume and improve operational efficiency.
June 21, 2018