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Source: NUWC

NUWC Supports Robotics Competition at University of Rhode Island

;s Quality Award which recognizes machine robustness in concept and fabrication. The team is organized through Aquidneck Island Robotics (AIR), a nonprofit, volunteer-run organization more than 60 student members and 30 volunteer mentors. AIR is open to all students in Rhode Island and Southeast Massachusetts from public, private and home schools.At FRC, Division Newport engineer Dr. John DiCecco, of the Undersea Warfare (USW) Platforms and Payload Integration Department, received the Outstanding Volunteer Award for his 10 years of judging events.Joining DiCecco and DeSousa on the Division Newport

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Schmidt Sciences Fosters AI Research

, University of Oxford, explores how large language models can create powerful AI agents to act on our behalf and execute plans—including by interacting with each other and cooperating to jointly achieve goals.The 2024 AI2050 Early Career Fellows include:● Sara Beery, assistant professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology● Sarah Dean, assistant professor at Cornell University● Tim Dettmers, assistant professor at Carnegie Mellon University● Simon Du, assistant professor at the University of Washington● Gabriele Farina, assistant professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology● Anjalie

Source: General Dynamics Mission Systems

General Dynamics Mission Systems to Develop Clandestine Mine Delivery System

testing of the MEDUSA prototypes and associated risk reduction activities.This contract includes options for prototype production and support that, if exercised, would bring the total value of the contract to $58.1 million. Design work on this contract will be performed in Quincy and Taunton, Massachusetts; Fairfax and Manassas, Virginia; Scottsdale, Arizona; Middletown, Rhode Island and Greensboro, North Carolina and is expected to be completed by September 2026.“The critical operational need for advanced mine warfare assets like MEDUSA has increased dramatically,” said Dr. Laura Hooks

Source: Vineyard Wind

Crawlers to Inspect Blades After Vineyard Wind Failure

Vineyard Wind and GE Vernova on Friday released a plan outlining the steps to be followed after a turbine blade failure last month at the Vineyard Wind offshore project off the coast of Massachusetts, which left potentially dangerous debris on beaches on the island of Nantucket.Vineyard Wind, the first major U.S. offshore wind farm, was shut down by federal authorities after the turbine blade failure.The plan outlines the steps to be followed to recover the remainder of the blade on the turbine. It has been developed in consultation the U.S. Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement and the U.S.

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US Harbor Craft: Measuring Opportunity for Zero Emissions

, some of the excursion vessels that venture further offshore may be less suited for short- and medium-term transition to hydrogen or fully electric technology.”The vast majority (73%) of the U.S. harbor craft fleet is located within 10 states: Alaska, California, Delaware, Florida, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Missouri, New York, Texas and Washington. (Source: intelatus Global Partners

Exail SeapiX-R on DriX USV (Credit: Exail)

Exail's DriX USV Concludes Marine Survey on US Wind Farm Areas

survey to assess the impact on biomass and fish stock before, during and after wind farm construction.Equipped with a SeapiX-R 3D high resolution multibeam echosounder from Exail, two Kongsberg EK80 single beam echosounders and a Nortek ADCP, the DriX USV performed this survey off the coast of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New York.The survey was done on behalf of NOAA Fisheries Northeast Fisheries Research Science Center (NEFSC), in close collaboration with NOAA USxOC, as well as Kongsberg and Nortek.Operating 24/7 in supervised autonomous mode, the DriX USV covered over 5,000 km of navigation

Photo by Matt Brooking,  University of Albany

Weather Data Gathering Project Underway for US Offshore Wind

weather prediction models, which often serve as the foundational forecasts for the energy community in their daily management of their wind plants.”Over the last three months, researchers have deployed remote sensing instruments, offshore buoys, and towers at various locations off the coasts of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Long Island - home to Vineyard Wind, Block Island Wind Farm, South Fork Wind Farm, and seven other lease areas. The instruments will collect real-time data on a wide range of weather-related variables over the next 18 months.WFIP3 platforms are also being used to monitor wildlife

Jeff Snyder (Photo: VideoRay)

VideoRay Names Snyder Director of Applications Engineering, Integration and Testing

the appointment of Jeff Snyder as its new Director of Applications Engineering, Integration and Testing.Snyder began his career with a degree from Duke University before serving as a special operations officer for the US Navy. After his service with the US Navy, he earned a graduate degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Now a highly seasoned marine technology professional, Snyder brings to VideoRay over two decades of expertise garnered from leadership and field positions at robotics and technology organizations such as SeaVision Underwater Solutions, L3 Harris-Oceanserver, and

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Greensea IQ Expands its Plymouth, MA Production Facility

start d-livering the platform to defense and commercial customers for use in near shore MCM, EOD, UXO and surf zone survey applications.”Greensea IQ’s expansion celebration took place immediately following an on-water demonstration as part of the Blue Future Conference held in Plymouth, Massachusetts held at the Cordage Park Marina, Greenea IQ’s on water testing area. In addition to the Bayonet 250 other participants at the demo included Jaia Robotics, SeaTrac, and students from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.Read about the vision of the new Greensea IQ in the MTR100 edition

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