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Sensing and devices

2018

NASA Parker Solar Probe

SRI imagers help revolutionize our understanding of the sun.

2000s Earth and Space Sensing and devices

2016

MOTOBOT

First autonomous motorcycle-riding humanoid robot

2000s Artificial intelligence Firsts Robotics Seminal innovations Sensing and devices Software

2007

Siri

Apple acquired our spin-off and the iPhone got Siri.

2000s Artificial intelligence Communication Firsts Products Seminal innovations Sensing and devices Software

2006

Iris recognition

It’s all in the eyes: Iris on the Move makes biometric identification a widespread reality.

2000s Products Sensing and devices

2005

Advanced modular incoherent scatter radar

Our AMISR ushered in relocatable radar to read atmospheric events, rain, sleet or tsunami.

2000s Communication Earth and Space Federal Programs Firsts Radar Security and defense Sensing and devices

2002

Robot teams: Centibots

Robots coordinate, communicate and create milestones at the same time.

2000s Artificial intelligence Firsts Military Robotics Security and defense Sensing and devices Software

1997

Postal address recognition

Advanced address recognition system brings millions of dollars in cost savings.

1990s Products Sensing and devices Software

1996

Natural language speech recognition

Speech recognition technology translates to multiple successful spin-offs.

1990s Communication Firsts Products Sensing and devices Software Speech/audio

1995

Telerobotic surgery

Less invasive surgery. Steadier hands. More happy patients.

1990s Firsts Products Robotics Seminal innovations Sensing and devices Software

1990s

Radar that penetrates ground and foliage

Innovative radar helps find unexploded ordnance and other concealed items.

1990s Earth and Space Military Radar Security and defense Sensing and devices

1990s

Bioagent detection using upconverting phosphors

Bioagent detection protects humans from harmful exposure.

1990s Chemistry and materials Pollution Security and defense Sensing and devices

1984

Surface analysis by laser ionization (SALI)

Extremely sensitive surface analysis now standard for analyzing metals, semiconductors and more.

1980s Chemistry and materials Seminal innovations Sensing and devices

1982

Environmental test methods

SRI methods help develop EPA testing still used today.

1980s Energy and green tech Federal Programs Firsts Pollution Seminal innovations Sensing and devices

1980s

Ultrasound for medical diagnostics

Innovations make seeing inside the body from the outside ultra simple.

1980s Products Sensing and devices Software

1972

Blue light-emitting diode

The world’s first blue light-emitting diode (LED) lays the foundations for Blu-Ray.

1970s Chemistry and materials Firsts Products Seminal innovations Sensing and devices

1970s

PROSPECTOR computer-based expert system

One of the first computer-based expert systems aids geologists in mineral exploration.

1970s Artificial intelligence Chemistry and materials Economic development Firsts Sensing and devices

1970s

Formal software methods

We applied hard methods to software development.

1970s Firsts Products Security and defense Seminal innovations Sensing and devices Software

1970s

Spindt cold cathode for displays

Revolutionary cathode led to today’s “instant-on” flat-panel computers and televisions.

1970s Broadcasting Chemistry and materials Products Seminal innovations Sensing and devices

1966

Acoustic modem

SRI scientists made vast improvements to the acoustically coupled modem, which had been invented elsewhere in the early 1960s.

1960s Communication Firsts Sensing and devices Speech/audio

1965

CMOS integrated circuit

Vital technology still found in most of the world’s electronic circuitry

1960s Firsts Products Seminal innovations Sensing and devices

1965

Eyetracker

Follow what people are looking at to see solutions clearer.

1960s Firsts Products Sensing and devices

1964

Sonar and sea mammals

First laboratory in North America devoted to studying the behavior and physiology of sea mammals

1960s Earth and Space Sensing and devices Speech/audio

1964

Handwriting recognition, signature verification and pen-input computing

How they know your online you is really you.

1960s Communication Cyber security Firsts Products Security and defense Seminal innovations Sensing and devices

1960

TIROS 1 weather satellite

World’s first space-based meteorology satellite

1960s Earth and Space Firsts Sensing and devices

1960

Laser photocoagulation for ophthalmology

A better way to look at eye surgery.

1960s Firsts Seminal innovations Sensing and devices

1960s

Dish radio antenna

We invented satellite slang and spacecraft speak.

1960s Earth and Space Radar Security and defense Sensing and devices

1959

Movie printing timer

SRI helps develop technology for faster release of new color prints–and wins an Oscar for its role.

1950s Economic development Products Sensing and devices

1954

Railroad hydra-cushion

A softer ride on the rails dramatically reduces damage to freight shipments.

1950s Products Sensing and devices Transportation

1953

Color television

RCA Laboratories (now part of SRI) brings television to full-color life.

1950s Broadcasting Communication Firsts Products Sensing and devices

1940

Transmission electron microscope

Revolutionary microscope improved magnification by 10,000 times.

1940s Chemistry and materials Firsts Products Sensing and devices

Sensing and devices

NASA Parker Solar Probe

MOTOBOT

Siri

Iris recognition

Advanced modular incoherent scatter radar

Robot teams: Centibots

Postal address recognition

Natural language speech recognition

Telerobotic surgery

Radar that penetrates ground and foliage

Bioagent detection using upconverting phosphors

Surface analysis by laser ionization (SALI)

Environmental test methods

Ultrasound for medical diagnostics

Blue light-emitting diode

PROSPECTOR computer-based expert system

Formal software methods

Spindt cold cathode for displays

Acoustic modem

CMOS integrated circuit

Eyetracker

Sonar and sea mammals

Handwriting recognition, signature verification and pen-input computing

TIROS 1 weather satellite

Laser photocoagulation for ophthalmology

Dish radio antenna

Movie printing timer

Railroad hydra-cushion

Color television

Transmission electron microscope

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