#34: Underwater ROV: Making aquatic infrastructure inspection safer, cost-effective
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) manages hundreds of locks and dams, which are critical components of a complex navigation system that is central to our nation’s economy...
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#33: PODS and RAIL: Versatile ramp system aids expedient deployment of military equipment
ERDC and the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC) collaborated in 2016 to develop a transportable ramp system that could be used to rapidly restore a...
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#32: Muddy: A mapping robot for extreme environments
A low-cost unmanned ground vehicle capable of producing 3D maps, the Muddy robot has solved a variety of mapping challenges since 2017. Developed by the U.S. Army Engineer Research...
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#31: Wellbot: An innovative system to maintain relief wells
The nation’s levees and dams depend upon relief wells to alleviate underground pressure when water levels are high. However, microorganisms and natural chemicals in the water gradually leave a...
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#30: Oil on Ice: Improving spill response in frigid regions
The environmental and economic toll of large-scale oil spills, such as the Exxon Valdez and Deepwater Horizon incidents, can linger for decades. That’s why research into better techniques and...
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#29: Underkeel Clearance: Quantifying demand for USACE dredging
The ships calling upon U.S. ports have grown larger, and navigation channels must be dredged to greater depths to handle them. However, dredging is expensive, and the U.S. Army...
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#34: Underwater ROV: Making aquatic infrastructure inspection safer, cost-effective
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