Autonomous Swarm, Office of Naval Research, Ballston, Arlington, Virginia, USA

The autonomous Swarm demonstration, sponsored by the Office of Naval Research (ONR), highlights a first-of-its-kind technology that gives Naval warfighters a decisive edge through enabling unmanned Navy vessels to overwhelm an adversary.

The demonstration took place on the James River in Virginia during the first two weeks of August, 2014.

Click to expand...

A recent swarmboats demonstration sponsored by the Office of Naval Research showcased improved autonomous swarming capabilities; shared situational awareness and greater cooperative decision-making between groups of inexpensive, autonomous swarmboats; and expanded missions, including harbor defense.

Click to expand...