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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
Ready, Set, Compete! Students Race for Top Prize in RoboBoat Competition
Obstacle avoidance. Automated docking. Speed gates. Acoustic beacon positioning. Underwater light identification. These are just some of the missions teams had to successfully complete to win at the 7th annual International RoboBoat Competition, held this month at the Founders Inn and Spa in Virginia Beach, Va.
January 01, 2014
Stopping Power: Barrier Technology to Boost Protection at Navy Ports
The ONR-funded Halo Barrier could offer far greater stopping capacity against speeding attack vessels, require less manpower to operate and could show significant cost avoidances over time compared to existing systems.
January 15, 2014
A Matter of 'Record': Navy's Patent Volume Surpasses Other Tech Agencies
The U.S. Navy received patents for more inventions last year than two-thirds of the Fortune 500 corporations and government agencies ranked in a report published in July 2014.
August 11, 2014
Aid Missions Get Cutting-Edge Assistance from ONR
ONR-sponsored researchers will unveil a Web-based tool suite designed to help first responders to international crises, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts, during a month-long rollout which begins this week.
February 09, 2012
Navy to Begin Tests on Electromagnetic Railgun Prototype Launcher
The first industry-built Electromagentic Railgun prototype launcher will undergo government evaluation.
January 01, 2012
ONR Looks to Lighten the Load for Marines
The Marine Corps is focused on the need to “Lighten the Load” for the warfighter—and the Office of Naval Research (ONR) is putting heavy effort into innovative new technologies that will help.
January 01, 2012
Energize: ONR Supports New Energy Partnership
ONR highlighted its ESTEP program during the Naval Energy Forum on Oct. 18, 2012.
October 18, 2012
Chief of Naval Research Moderates Panel at Unmanned Systems Conference
Rear Adm. Matthew Klunder, the Office of Naval Research’s 24th chief, spoke about the Navy’s increasing reliance on maritime robotic systems at the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International’s (AUVSI) annual conference Aug. 8.
August 09, 2012
Chief of Naval Research to Speak at Robotics Conference
Chief of Naval Research Rear Adm. Matthew Klunder will discuss opportunities for academia and industry to engage in various Office of Naval Research autonomy and robotics programs.
February 08, 2012