Draper

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.

A pediatric heart valve that can expand as children grow, reducing the need for multiple surgeries. Currently in preclinical development with demonstrated feasibility in animal models.

A processor with hardware and software extensions to protect against software vulnerabilities, enforcing customizable security policies for mission-critical applications.

A cybersecurity analysis tool that automates and streamlines binary analysis, enabling scalable deployment and robust framework for vulnerability detection.

A system for analyzing advanced malware by tracking binary operations in processor environments, supporting government defensive capabilities.

An open-source fuzzing architecture for automated software testing and vulnerability detection, available on GitHub for public and government use.

Algorithms and software for autonomous entry, descent, and landing in space, enabling low SWAP sensing and hazard detection/avoidance.

A detection software that augments existing LiDAR technologies, enabling robust object detection for autonomous vehicles in adverse weather conditions such as fog, rain, and snow. Developed through Draper's IRaD program, Hemera leverages biomedical optics techniques for enhanced LiDAR performance.

Technologies developed and tested during NASA’s NEEMO 23 mission, including a wearable astronaut tracking system and a lunar landing flight simulator, designed to improve astronaut performance and mission efficiency in space environments.

A 3D-printable alloy using nano-layered materials, developed to address high-current density needs in drones, robots, and flexible RF antennas. This innovation enables the creation of power electronics with improved stability and performance, supporting advanced manufacturing and design flexibility.

Design, development, and verification of analog, digital, and mixed-signal ASICs for mission-specific processing, including radiation-hardened, bioelectronic, and RF applications. Draper supports all U.S. government services and has experience with multiple foundry process design kits and advanced ASIC development tools.

Design and manufacture of state-of-the-art, mission-specific microelectronics for hostile environments, including guidance, navigation, and control (GNC), situational awareness, and advanced processing solutions for air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains.

Design, build, and production of microelectronic components, including 3D heterogeneously integrated (3DHi) microsystems, advanced packaging for high security, precision, and performance in harsh environments. The Advanced Packaging Facility in St. Petersburg, FL, is a DMEA-certified trusted foundry for open-access production.

Development of advanced GNC, Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT), and precision instruments for effective maneuvering, engagement, and navigation in contested environments. Includes autonomy, specialized solutions, and precision weaponry. Notable technologies include the SAMWISE algorithm for GPS-denied navigation and the CSIRP system for CBRN reconnaissance.

Strategic decision support solutions for national security, including battlespace awareness, kill chain optimization, and adaptive force planning. These solutions leverage AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics to enable impactful outcomes and secure democracy.

Development of microphysiological systems, bioprocessing technologies, disease diagnostics, and advanced therapeutic medical devices. Focus on synthetic biology, biosecurity, and manufacturing for both civilian and military critical care.

Innovative solutions for evaluating and detecting chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) threats, including pathogens and toxins, to address national security and health security needs. Includes development of medical countermeasures (MCMs), microphysiological systems, and advanced detection platforms.

Advancements in microphysiological systems, bioprocessing, medical devices, and disease diagnostics to improve patient outcomes and enhance medical capabilities. Includes innovations in bioelectronics, microfluidic ECMO, pediatric heart valves, and mental health assessment tools.

Collaboration with partners to pioneer and deploy innovative biological solutions using synthetic biology and bioprocessing technology for cell-based therapies and healthcare advancements. Includes engineered biology for sensors, biothreat prediction, and microbiome modeling.

Development of advanced and autonomous guidance, navigation, and control (GN&C), fault-tolerant computing, and software design for space exploration, including human spaceflight, lunar landing, and in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing (ISAM).

Design, development, and sustainment of guidance and navigation subsystems for the U.S. Navy and Air Force, including submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBM) and intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM), with expertise in radiation-hardened electronics, precision sensors, and cyber-resilience.

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