FAIRFAX, Va. (June 26, 2026) — Nikko Miniello, an engineer at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, presents his technology, "System and Apparatus for Autonomously Fueling an Unmanned Surface Vehicle," patented under U.S. Patent No. 11,479,458, which bridges autonomous infrastructure and long-range maritime operations, during the Sensors & Autonomy Reverse Pitch Day at the Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center. Carderock, "Where America's Fleet Begins," the Navy's innovation and ship design powerhouse, delivers world-class, cost-effective, and groundbreaking technical solutions for the fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Aaron Thomas)
| Date Taken: | 06.26.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.30.2026 16:50 |
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| Location: | FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA, US |
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