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#44: Frontline Robotics: Enabling safer execution of one of the Army’s most dangerous tasks

February 3, 2026 Christopher Kieffer Military Engineering, Podcast episodes 0:40:15 Comments Off on #44: Frontline Robotics: Enabling safer execution of one of the Army’s most dangerous tasks

Combat engineers perform some of the military’s most dangerous duties, from breaching obstacles and clearing minefields to constructing front-line defensive positions while under enemy assault. ERDC’s Robotics for Engineer Operations – or REO – program is helping them do so safely. REO develops robotic capabilities that allow combat engineers to operate from safe standoff distances….

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Podcast Resources: #42: Artificial Intelligence

January 20, 2026 Christopher Kieffer Basic Research, Civil Works, Engineered Resilient Systems, Geospatial Research and Engineering, Installations and Operational Environments, Military Engineering, Podcast resources Comments Off on Podcast Resources: #42: Artificial Intelligence

On episode 42 of the Power of ERDC podcast, Dr. Robert Moser, director of ERDC’s Information Technology Laboratory, discusses how ERDC is developing AI tools, techniques and technologies into tangible, mission-ready solutions for the nation. LEARN MORE: ERDC, USACE use AI to help build new online resource library for field staff CLARITY effort aims to…

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#42 Constructing AI’s Future

January 20, 2026 Christopher Kieffer Civil Works, Engineered Resilient Systems, Military Engineering, Power of ERDC 0:40:23 0 Comments

Artificial intelligence is no longer science fiction. Today, AI is powering critical processes across the Department of War and serving as a force multiplier throughout the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ military and civil works portfolios. In this episode of the Power of ERDC podcast, Dr. Robert Moser, director of ERDC’s Information Technology Laboratory, discusses…

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Video: #42: Artificial Intelligence

January 20, 2026 Christopher Kieffer Civil Works, Engineered Resilient Systems, Military Engineering, video podcasts Comments Off on Video: #42: Artificial Intelligence

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSf0GQQEXa8 Artificial intelligence is no longer science fiction. Today, AI is powering critical processes across the Department of War and serving as a force multiplier throughout the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ military and civil works portfolios. In this episode of the Power of ERDC podcast, Dr. Robert Moser, director of ERDC’s Information Technology Laboratory,…

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#42 Constructing AI’s Future

January 20, 2026 Christopher Kieffer Civil Works, Engineered Resilient Systems, Military Engineering, Podcast episodes 0:40:23 Comments Off on #42 Constructing AI’s Future

Artificial intelligence is no longer science fiction. Today, AI is powering critical processes across the Department of War and serving as a force multiplier throughout the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ military and civil works portfolios. In this episode of the Power of ERDC podcast, Dr. Robert Moser, director of ERDC’s Information Technology Laboratory, discusses…

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#41: Antarctic Expertise: ‘Explorer’ has helped shape, advance cold regions engineering

January 13, 2026 Christopher Kieffer Civil Works, Military Engineering, Power of ERDC 0:30:15 0 Comments

George Blaisdell’s career is one for the record books. His contributions to engineering in one of the world’s most inhospitable environments are legendary, but for a man with more than 30 trips to Antarctica, the work is far from over. Today’s guest is Blaisdell, a research civil engineer with ERDC’s Cold Regions Research and Engineering…

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Podcast Resources: #41: Antarctic Expertise

January 13, 2026 Christopher Kieffer Civil Works, Military Engineering, Podcast resources Comments Off on Podcast Resources: #41: Antarctic Expertise

George Blaisdell, a research civil engineering with ERDC’s Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory, has traveled to Antarctica more than 30 times, conducting critical research that has advanced cold regions engineering. After time with the National Science Foundation, Blaisdell has returned to ERDC to continue his work and exploration of the southern continent. Listen to…

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Video: #41: Antarctic Expertise

January 13, 2026 Christopher Kieffer Civil Works, Military Engineering, video podcasts Comments Off on Video: #41: Antarctic Expertise

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfCGuTVytBo George Blaisdell’s career is one for the record books. His contributions to engineering in one of the world’s most inhospitable environments are legendary, but for a man with more than 30 trips to Antarctica, the work is far from over. Today’s guest is Blaisdell, a research civil engineer with ERDC’s Cold Regions Research and…

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#41: Antarctic Expertise: ‘Explorer’ has helped shape, advance cold regions engineering

January 13, 2026 Christopher Kieffer Civil Works, Military Engineering, Podcast episodes 0:30:15 Comments Off on #41: Antarctic Expertise: ‘Explorer’ has helped shape, advance cold regions engineering

George Blaisdell’s career is one for the record books. His contributions to engineering in one of the world’s most inhospitable environments are legendary, but for a man with more than 30 trips to Antarctica, the work is far from over. Today’s guest is Blaisdell, a research civil engineer with ERDC’s Cold Regions Research and Engineering…

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#39: Global Forest Modeling Toolkit: Mission-critical intelligence about vegetation around the world

December 30, 2025 Christopher Kieffer Installations and Operational Environments 0:29:56 0 Comments

Forests cover nearly a third of the Earth’s land surface and present multiple challenges to military forces. Dense trees restrict mobility, limit surveillance, impede air support and degrade communication. But not all forests are the same. To best counter these difficulties, leaders need detailed information about vegetation attributes, such as canopy cover, stem diameter and…

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