Draper
Draper is an independent nonprofit engineering innovation company with a legacy spanning over 90 years, dedicated to delivering transformative solutions for national security, prosperity, and global challenges. Renowned for its pioneering work in guidance, navigation, and control (GN&C) systems, Draper partners with government, industry, and academia to engineer advanced technologies in space, defense, biotechnology, and electronic systems. The company leverages multidisciplinary expertise, digital engineering, and a collaborative approach to provide field-ready prototypes, mission-critical systems, and innovative research. Draper’s mission is to ensure the nation's security and prosperity by delivering sustainable, cutting-edge solutions that address the toughest problems of today and tomorrow, while fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce. Draper also invests in the next generation of innovators through robust educational programs, including internships, co-ops, and the Draper Scholars Program, integrating academic research with real-world problem-solving.
Draper
555 Technology Square, Cambridge, MA 02139
Patents
Highly deformable porous membrane culture system and actuation methods for studying the effects of biomechanical stretch on cultured tissue
2025-07-15 • US-12359155-B2
View DetailsOptimizing space and time of operations for register configurations
2025-06-24 • US-12339772-B1
View DetailsWhat We Do
A specialized tool for enhancing situational awareness for military and first responder personnel. Draper contributed to the initial development of ATAK for Android, WinTak for Windows, and WebTAK, providing real-time intelligence and operational awareness.
An integrated system using ATAK, CBRN Plug-in, and augmented reality to create immersive training and operational environments for chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear operations.
A navigation algorithm for autonomous vehicles in GPS-denied environments, fusing inertial and aiding sensor data for accurate attitude, velocity, and position estimation. Used in UAVs, legged robots, and AR systems.
An autonomous unmanned system for CBRN reconnaissance, using teams of robots and drones with multiple sensors to detect hazards and provide situational awareness in modern battlespaces. Supported by a $26M DoD contract.
A high-throughput microfluidic platform with 96 bi-layer tissue culture units for drug and medical countermeasure evaluation, featuring real-time sensing and dynamic flow control. Used for modeling human tissue response to CBRNE threats and infectious diseases.
A microfluidic blood oxygenator that mimics human vasculature for ECMO therapy, offering stable performance and reduced thrombosis. Suitable for pediatric use and represents a step toward anticoagulant-free operation.
Application Area
Show More (6)Battlefield Resuscitation
Psychological and Cognitive Health and Performance
Diagnostics
Digital Health Technologies
Show More (4)Drugs
Key People
President and CEO
Vice President & General Manager, Navy Strategic Systems
Operations Mission Assurance Division Leader
Vice President, Supply Chain
Chief Security Officer and Chief Information Officer
Principal Director, Administration
News & Updates
Draper received a Best Paper Award for its research on comparative binary analysis and visualization, highlighting its leadership in advanced analytics.
Draper, as part of the 2-Photon Optical Clock Collaboration, received the Optical Society’s 2020 Paul F. Forman Team Engineering Excellence Award for developing a miniaturized optical atomic clock architecture leveraging microfabricated photonic components, enabling next-generation timing, navigation, and communication applications.
An article exploring Draper's use of advanced AI for flexible automatic target recognition systems.
An article highlighting Draper's contributions to lunar landing technology and the NASA CP-12 Award.
An article about Draper's advancements in space propulsion and navigation.
An article addressing Draper's work on spatial disorientation in pilots.