Event
ONR awards Pliant USD 4.4 million AI amphibious vehicle contract
The Office of Naval Research awarded Pliant a USD 4.4 million contract for an AI-enabled autonomous amphibious vehicle.
Evidence notes
- Contract N00014-21-C-2040 covered development of C-Ray and AI-enhanced autonomous amphibious operation.
- The award carried a USD 4.4 million ceiling and began on August 17, 2021.
- Pliant described the program as funding development of its first C-Ray product.
Company context
Pliant Energy Systems develops amphibious robots and propulsion systems based on undulating flexible surfaces. Its platforms can swim, crawl and transition between water, sand, snow and ice for nearshore sensing, inspection and mine-countermeasure missions. Its first-party profile lists 24 granted patents and research support from ONR, DOE, NSF, USDA and NYSERDA; NATO DIANA selected the company for its 2026 programme.
Context
- Company
- Pliant Energy Systems
- Segment
- Maritime
- Event type
- Contract Award
- Added to Korthos
- Jul 16, 2026
- Geography
- Brooklyn · United States