ROBOTICS
ISTD’s Robotics Branch performs cutting-edge research to make robotic systems (articulated arms to mobile platforms) more agile, flexible, and adaptable to allow them to work in unstructured environments.
SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
ISTD’s Systems Engineering Branch supports modeling and simulation for projects leading to prototyping efforts.
MACHINE LEARNING/DATA ANALYTICS
ISTD's Machine Learning and Data Analytics Branch extracts actionable insights from datasets and data streams using the latest computational methods and hardware acceleration to advance basic scientific inquiry, assist product engineering, and improve organizational processes.
MATERIALS/ENERGY
ISTD’s Materials and Energy Branch develops new materials and engineers new approaches to improve energy conversion, storage, and efficiency.
CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS
ISTD’s Chemical and Biological Systems Branch performs cutting-edge research ranging from biomarker identification in complex biological systems to advanced sensor development for rapid and robust chemical and biological detection in the field.
