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3D Head Motion Recovery in Real Time - A cylindrical model-based algorithm recovers the full motion (3D rotations and 3D translations) of the head in real time.	A Computational Model for Repeated Pattern Perception using Crystallographic Groups - We are developing a computational model for repeated pattern perception that is able to automatically classify a given pattern into one of the 7 frieze groups, one of the 17 wallpaper groups, or one of the 230 space groups.
AAMs with Occlusion - We are developing algorithms to construct AAMs from occluded training images and to efficiently fit AAMs to faces containing occlusion.	Accurate Camera Calibration from Planar Patterns - A novel camera calibration method can increases not only an accuracy of intrinsic camera parameters but also an accuracy of stereo camera calibration by utilizing a single framework for square, circle, and ring planar calibration patterns.
Actuator with Mechanically Adjustable Series Compliance - We are developing actuation methods for highly dynamic legged locomotion.	Advanced Sensor Based Defect Management at Construction Sites - This research project builds on, combines and extends the advances in generating 3D environments using laser scanners.
AFOSR PRET: Information Fusion for Command and Control: The Translation of Raw Data To Actionable Knowledge and Decision - We are conducting a multidisciplinary research effort to develop the next generation of information fusion systems.	Agent Storm - Agent Storm is a scenario where agents autonomously coordinate their team-oriented roles and actions while executing a mission.
Agent-based Composition of Behavioral Models - This project focuses on accurately modeling human physical behaviors; these models are used 1) to create computer generated forces (CGFs) that exhibit human-like behavior and 2) to recognize physical behaviors performed by trainees in a MOUT (Military Operations in Urban Terrain) team training simulation.	Application Specific Integrated MEMS Process Service - Creating the design, fabrication and characterization support for enabling integration of MEMS and CMOS to span from low cost prototyping to high volume production.
Autonomous Mobile Assembly - The ACE project is concerned with autonomous mobile assembly.	BowGo - We have developed BOWGO (patent pending) - a new kind of pogo stick that bounces higher, farther and more efficiently than conventional devices.
Circuit Extraction from MEMS Layout - We are developing a MEMS extraction module which reads in the geometric description of the layout structure and reconstructs the corresponding schematic.	Cognitive Colonies - We are developing the basic principles that will best govern a group of robots trying to do useful work in difficult and hazardous environments.
Constrained Controlled Coverage - Coverage of two dimensional surfaces embedded in three dimensions with emphasis on uniform coverage.	Cooperative Attack Munition Real Time Assessment - We are developing the algorithms required to achieve cohesive, flexible and robust coordination of large teams of autonomous Wide Area Search Munitions (WASMs) that can be controlled by a small number of human operators.
Coordinators - The DARPA COORDINATORS program defines a challenging multi-agent application, with agents operating in a highly dynamic environment, where no agent has a complete view of the problem.	Coplanar Shadowgrams for Acquiring Visual Hulls of Intricate Objects - We present a practical approach to shape-from-silhouettes using a novel technique called coplanar shadowgram imaging that allows us to use dozens to even hundreds of views for visual hull reconstruction.
CTA Robotics - This project adresses the problems of scene interpretation and path planning for mobile robot navigation in natural environment.	Daml-S (Semantic) Matchmaker - We have developed our Semantic Matchmaker, an entity that will allow web services to locate other services, using DAML-S, a DAML-based language for describing service capabilities.
Deception Detection - Learning facial indicators of deception	Depression Assessment - This project aims to compute quantitative behavioral measures related to depression severity from facial expression, body gestures, and vocal prosody in clinical interviews.
DEPTHX: Deep Phreatic Thermal Explorer - The DEPTHX: Deep Phreatic Thermal Explorer project is developing an autonomy for underwater explorers to enable them to map their environment and plan and execute science investigations. The DEPTHX vehicle will explore the flooded caverns of the Zacaton Cenote in Mexico in 2006.	Discovery - We are developing an autoconfiguration mechanism for agents and infrastructures.
Distributed Robot Architectures - The primary objective of this project is to develop fundamental capabilities that enable multiple, distributed, heterogeneous robots to coordinate tasks that cannot be accomplished by the robots individually.	Electronic Commerce
EMBER - The Ember project uses multi-agent teams, comprised of autonomous and human agents, to achieve effective results under emergency situations.	Event Detection in Videos - Our event detection method can detect a wide range of actions in video by correlating spatio-temporal shapes to over-segmented videos without background subtraction.
Expeditionary Target Identification and Exchange System - we are developing ETIES, a modular software system that provides for target identification, handoff, and engagement.	EyeVision
Face Recognition - Recognizing people from images and videos.	Face Recognition Across Pose - Recognizing people from different poses.
Face Video Hallucination - A learning-based approach to super-resolve human face videos.	Facial Asymmetry as a Biometric - We are investigating the effect of facial asymmetry measurement statistics as a biometric under expression variations.
Facial Feature Detection - Detecting facial features in images.	Feature-based 3D Head Tracking - A feature-based head tracking algorithm can handle occlusions and fast motion of face.
Ferret - We have developed a mine mapping robot.	FingersightTM - We are developing videotactile fingertip sensors which will enable people to interact with the visible world via their fingertips.
Free-Roaming Planar Motors - We are developing autonomous planar motors for precision positioning.	Frontal Face Alignment - This face alignment method detects generic frontal faces with large appearance variations and 2D pose changes and identifies detailed facial structures in images.
Generic Active Appearance Models - We are pursuing techniques for non-rigid face alignment based on Constrained Local Models (CLMs) that exhibit superior generic performance over conventional AAMs.	Global Connection Project - The Global Connection Project develops software tools and technologies to increase the power of images to connect, inform, and inspire people to become engaged and responsible global citizens.
Grace - The Grace project is a collaboration among several schools and research labs to design a robot capable of fully performing the AAAI Grand Challenge.	Hand Tracking and 3-D Pose Estimation - A 2-D and 3-D model-based tracking method can track a human hand rapidly moving and deformed on complicated backgrounds and recover its 3-D pose parameters.
High-Aspect-Ratio CMOS Micromachining Process - We have developed an integrated CMOS- MEMS process in which electrostatically actuated microstructures with high-aspect-ratio composite-beam suspensions are fabricated using conventional CMOS processing.	Human Kinematic Modeling and Motion Capture - We are developing a system for building 3D kinematic models of humans and then using the models to track the person in new video sequences.
Human Motion Transfer - We are developing a system for capturing the motion of one person and rendering a different person performing the same motion.	Intelligent Diabetes Assistant - We are working to create an intelligent assistant to help patients and clinicians work together to manage diabetes at a personal and social level. This project uses machine learning to predict the effect that patient specific behaviors have on blood glucose.
Land Mine Detection and Neutralization	LORAX: Life on Ice, Robotic Antarctic Explorer - The LORAX: Life on Ice, Robotic Antarctic Explorer project is preparing technology for a robotic investigation of microorganisms surviving within the near-surface ice of the Antarctic plateau.
MIGSOCK - We are developing MIGSOCK, a Linux kernel module that re-implements TCP to make socket migration possible.	Mobile Communications amongst Heterogeneous Agents - We are developing a multi-agent system for "Anyware" communications and display.
MORSE - The MORSE project is a simulated range operation, designed to evaluate effectiveness of the cognitive models and agents, in order to improve individual and team performance.	Motion Planning for Snake Robots - Creating algorithims for computer control of hyper-redundant manipulators existing in high dimension configuration spaces.
Multi-People Tracking - Our multi-people tracking method can automatically initialize and terminate paths of people and follow multiple and changeable number of people on cluttered scenes over long time intervals.	Multi-view Car Detection and Registration - This method can detect cars with occlusions and varying viewpoints from a single still images by using multi-class boosting algorithm.
Multimodal Data Collection - A multimodal database of subjects performing the tasks involved in cooking, captured with several sensors (audio, video, motion capture, accelerometer/gyroscope).	Profile-Based Scheduling Procedures - We are investigating approaches to constraint-posting scheduling.
Psychophysics of Haptic Interaction - Quantitative comparisons of human subjects performing peg-in-hole experiments with real, virtual, and real-remote haptic environments	Real-time Face Detection - A face detection system has an accurate detection rate and real time performance by using an ensemble of weak classifiers.
Resonator Synthesis - We have developed a resonator synthesis module; the first in a series of synthesis modules to overcome the lack of MEMS Cell Libraries.	Retract-like structures for SE(2) and SE(3) - Motion planning algorithm for thr rod-shaped robots, based on distance measurements.
RETSINA Semantic Web Calendar Agent - We are Retsina Semantic Web Calendar Agent to assist in organizing and scheduling meetings between several individuals, and coordinating these meetings based on existing schedules maintained by MS Outlook.	Roboceptionist - In collaboration with the Drama Department, we are developing technology for long-term social interaction.
Robots in Scansorial Environments - We are developing a bioinspired climbing robot with the unique ability to walk on land and climb on vertical surfaces.	Schematic Design for MEMS - We have developed nodal simulation software to enable a structured representation for MEMS design using a hierarchical set of MEM components.
Science Autonomy - The Science Autonomy project seeks to improve the accuracy and effectiveness of robotic planetary investigations by enabling automatic detection of relevant science features, classification of feature properties, and exploration planning that responds on-the-fly.	Search and Rescue - Giving Urban Search and Rescue workers more technological tools to help find and save victims of natural disasters.
Secure Agent Name Server - We are developing a secure agent name server which requires preregistration for deployment.	Snake Robot Design - Analyzing the factors that are of importance in designing a snake robot, and implementing new designs.
Sweep Monitoring - NREC developed the Sweep Monitoring System (SMS) for training soldiers and demining personnel to use hand-held land mine detectors.	Tartan Racing - Carnegie Mellon University is teaming with General Motors to compete in the 2007 DARPA Urban Challenge.
Telesupervised Adaptive Ocean Sensor Fleet - We are developing a HAB Investigation Telesupervised Adaptive Sensor System (HABITASS) to address the limitations of existing systems.	Temporal Segmentation of Human Motion - Temporal segmentation of human motion
Temporal Shape-From-Silhouette - We are developing algorithms for the computation of 3D shape from multiple silhouette images captured across time.	Text Miner - We are developing Text Miner, a system that automatically classifies news reports on a company's financial outlook.
Texture Replacement in Real Images - We are developing methods to replace some specified texture patterns in an image while preserving lighting effects, shadows and occlusions.	Texture Synthesis on Near-regular Patterns - We are developing near regular texture synthesis algorithms for improved natural appearances.
The CMUcam Vision Sensor - We have developed CMUcam - a new low-cost, low-power sensor for mobile robots.	The Personal Rover Project - We have developed the Personal Rover - a 18"x12"x24" highly autonomous, programmable robot.
TRESTLE: Autonomous Assembly by Teams of Coordinated Robots - The TRESTLE project is developing the architectural framework necessary to coordinate robots performing complex assembly projects.	Unmanned Ground Vehicle for Security - We are developing autonomous ATVs to secure borders and facility perimeters.
UPI Teleoperation System - NREC is developing an immersive teleoperation system as part of the UGCV-PerceptOR Integration program.	Urban Challenge
Urban Search and Rescue - We are developing Hybrid Teams of Autonomous Agents: Cyber Agents, Robots and People (CARPs) to address the challenges of urban search and rescue.