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OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Trusted AI and Autonomy The technology within this topic is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), 22 CFR Parts 120-130, which controls the export and import of defense-related material and services, including export of sensitive technical data, or the Export Administration Regulation (EAR), 15 CFR Parts 730-774, which cont ...

OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Advanced Computing and Software; Integrated Network Systems-of-Systems; Sustainment The technology within this topic is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), 22 CFR Parts 120-130, which controls the export and import of defense-related material and services, including export of sensitive technical data, or the Export Admin ...

OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Advanced Computing and Software OBJECTIVE: Develop a system for real-time monitoring of student performance and performance-driven instructional adaptation within an immersive (that is, virtual or augmented reality enabled) training experience. DESCRIPTION: Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) are becoming more common in Navy training as i ...

OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Human-Machine Interfaces OBJECTIVE: Research, evaluate, and ultimately determine the proper sensing required to develop the software control needed to enable existing mobile heavy industrial robots (non-collaborative) to work in the same areas as humans and everchanging environments without the need for static safety fencing, door interlocks, and/or ligh ...

OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Advanced Materials OBJECTIVE: Develop an additive manufacturing (AM) technology to rapidly create high strength, high temperature, and low-cost polymer tooling for use in rubber compression molding applications. DESCRIPTION: Compression molding is a common manufacturing process for making rubber products. During this process, uncured rubber stock is ...

OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Advanced Materials The technology within this topic is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), 22 CFR Parts 120-130, which controls the export and import of defense-related material and services, including export of sensitive technical data, or the Export Administration Regulation (EAR), 15 CFR Parts 730-774, which controls ...

OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Advanced Materials; Directed Energy (DE) OBJECTIVE: Develop a process for additive manufacturing of ferroelectric and/or ferromagnetic composites for High Power Microwave (HPM)applications. The composites should be comprised of at least 50% ferroelectric and/or ferromagnetic material. The final print should be free of large voids (> 1 µm3) and have a sh ...

OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Advanced Materials; Sustainment OBJECTIVE: Develop a low-cost, flexible manufacturing technique to produce textured piezoelectric ceramics for undersea sensor applications. DESCRIPTION: Ceramics with a high degree texturing or grain alignment can exhibit enhanced properties compared to traditionally manufactured ceramics with randomly oriented gains. ...

OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Sustainment OBJECTIVE: Develop a large, adjustable shock absorber that can be tuned prior to compression in order to absorb energy and shock that varies in magnitude from one event to the next. DESCRIPTION: The Navy requires a shock absorber that is larger in size than typical shock absorbers and that can be adjusted/ programmed to a specific setting ...

OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Integrated Network Systems-of-Systems; Integrated Sensing and Cyber OBJECTIVE: Identify and develop advanced acoustic hailing systems to provide a highly effective alternative for embarked security teams that encounter non-responsive boats and craft. DESCRIPTION: Acoustic Hailing systems are prevalent in the security industry, especially with law enf ...