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About the Consortium for Robotics and Unmanned Systems Education and Research (CRUSER)

Our mission is to shape generations of naval officers through education, research, concept generation and experimentation in maritime applications of robotics, automation and unmanned systems.

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Who we are

The Consortium for Robotics and Unmanned Systems Education & Research (CRUSER) is a unique 3,000 strong community of interest, chartered by the Secretary of the Navy focused on the application of robotics and autonomous systems (RAS) to naval operations.

 

 

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What we do

CRUSER supports NPS students and faculty by incentivizing relevant research, education, and experimentation efforts in the diverse field of robotics and autonomous systems (RAS) across the naval enterprise, industry and academia. Read more about our process.

 

 

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Our Impact

For over 13 years, CRUSER researchers have submitted 45 patents and delivered 100 UAV solutions to the fleet. Find out more about our impact to Naval operations. CRUSER is leading the way in unmanned and robotics research and experimentation.

 

 

Be part of the CRUSER Ecosystem

We are a multidisciplinary inclusive group with a wide range of skillsets. Collaborate with critical and strategic thinkers able to problem-solve, adapt, innovate, and lead.Are you a student, faculty, Navy researcher, or industry innovator? Please join us!
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Learn how we deliver solutions

CRUSER activities are structured along Innovation Threads starting with a concept generation workshop, through concept development, prototyping, and finally testing – most often in a field environment. Each Innovation Thread spans two years and reflects gaps and opportunities for The Fleet in robotics and autonomy.

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Accelerating solution development through iterative interdisciplinary research

CRUSER teams are composed of students, faculty, NR&DE researchers, external academia, and industry innovators, with the team composition varying based on the needs of the project. The CRUSER teams accelerate solution development through iterative interdisciplinary research 'sprints' conducting development, prototypng, and experimentation. Experimentation then iterates and refines autonomous air-ground-sea concepts into prototype testable systems. Tech. continuums, expos, symposia, and panels advance discussions in this emerging domain. Click on the buttons below to learn more...

Our Focus Areas

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Education

There are several opportunities designed for NPS students through CRUSER – all schools, all services, all curriculums! Learn about our ROBOTICS ENGINEERING GRADUATE CERTIFICATE earn a graduate certificate in Robotics Engineering. Click here to find out more about the program.

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Research 

CRUSER seeks to shape generations of naval officers through education, research, concept generation, and experimentation in maritime applications of robotics and autonomous systems. The CRUSER Seed Research Program (SRP) is a critical aspect of how CRUSER achieves this objective. Learn more about SRP.
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Innovation

CRUSER research provides an authentic academic experience for NPS students within the many fields that constitute Intelligent Autonomous Systems (IAS) science and technology. CRUSER continues to support a wide diversity of research topics, “from technical to ethical, from concept to experiment” with an emphasis on innovation.

CRUSER News & Events

STEM Design Challenge Students Create Autonomous Solutions to Monitor Water Quality, Environment

Students from high schools in Salinas, Monterey and Pacific Grove were honored by NPS for their autonomous environmental monitoring solutions in the third annual Rapid Innovation Design Challenge. A total of 38 students representing nine teams from Monterey County schools participated in the competition. ( Photo by MC2 Andrew Langholf )

CRUSER TechCon

The Naval Postgraduate School’s Consortium for Robotics and Unmanned Systems Education and Research (CRUSER) held its eighth annual Technical Continuum (TechCon), allowing the greater robotics and unmanned systems community to examine how NPS researchers can partner with private industry to foster innovation at NPS.

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