Case studies
SRI turns research into transformational impact. We discover solutions to the most challenging problems, develop state-of-the-art intellectual property that transforms industries, create ventures that move markets, and leverage our innovation expertise to help others drive change through technology. Here’s how we’re making a difference for customers around the world.
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Case Study: SRI enhances a bioinformatics firm’s mining industry offerings
Koonkie, a Canada-based bioinformatics venture, leveraged SRI’s BioCyc platform to bring new capabilities to mining industry clients.
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Case study: Water resilience in Nevada
SRI’s Center for Innovation Strategy and Policy (CISP) delivered a strategic framework that informed key water-related economic development legislation in Nevada and spurred new investments in water technology.
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Formulating a solution to mass radiation exposure
In the event of a radiation leak or nuclear accident, oral medication options are needed for quick-turnaround, effective, large-scale treatment.
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Next-generation welding helmet gives unprecedented scope and clarity for better productivity, accelerated training
XDR weld visualization technology gives welders full 3D view of workspace, as smart helmet collects data to help train new technicians.
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Measuring R&D knowledge diffusion through large databases
Combining SRI International’s expertise in machine learning and science policy to answer hard questions
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Building a new generation of leaders to bridge the growing gap in the energy engineering workforce
Creating a technology talent pipeline with better measurement of energy engineering statistics
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Fulfilling the need for speed
Can state of the art AI technology and a team of world-class Silicon Valley engineers beat one of the best motorcycle racers in the world?
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Automating chemical drug discovery and synthesis
SRI International’s continuous flow SynFini™ Suite produced multiple nucleoside antivirals in a single day.
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Intracellular delivery—now a reality for many types of therapeutics
Unlocking the therapeutic potential of antisense oglionucleotides and other biologics.
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The man, the myth, the legend: Meet Shakey the robot, the world’s first AI-based robot
How a giant box on wheels sparked the robotic revolution.
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Seeing the things that matter most
Using machine learning to enable computer image sensors to sense, learn and adapt to capture actionable information.
