In this issue: APL battlefield care innovation named a World Changing Idea
Critical Contributions to Critical Challenges | June 17, 2026
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An augmented reality-enabled medical guidance system developed at APL has been recognized by Fast Company as a “World Changing Idea” for its potential to improve trauma care where advanced medical expertise and imaging tools are not readily available.
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APL is working with the U.S. Army and Navy to develop and prototype autonomous technologies that support rapid clearance of hazards in operational environments, with the goal of transitioning these capabilities to the Rapid Area Detection mission.
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Researchers from the Lab and Johns Hopkins University have developed a practical, comprehensive noise-modeling framework for quantum computers. Their work, published in PRX Quantum, offers a sevenfold improvement in predictive accuracy over existing approaches.
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APL researchers are using encapsulation, a technique that traps reactive chemicals inside microscopic shells, to control when materials activate and advance applications such as underwater adhesives and faster-drying inks.
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 | UPCOMING EVENTS |
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Aug. 31 to Sept. 4, 2026 — The Semmel Center and ZoomGov |
NASA’s 2026 Joint HELIOTECH and Orbital Flight Symposium aims to spark innovation and foster essential collaboration for advancing technology needed to explore not only the Sun-Earth-Moon system but also Mars and destinations beyond. Our intention is to create an engaging forum where technologists, scientists, and mission principal investigators can connect, share, and collaborate.
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 | STAFF SPOTLIGHTS |
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Ashutosh Dutta, an electrical engineer and 5G thought leader, has been recognized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) for his efforts to promote global awareness and development of next-generation communications technology.
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