 United States Army Research Laboratory

The United States Army Research Laboratory (ARL) is a research and development facility that operates under the U.S. Army. It is part of the Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (CCDC) and is headquartered in Adelphi, Maryland. Established to support the Army's technological and engineering needs, ARL conducts advanced research in various domains, including materials science, information technology, robotics, communications, electronics, aerodynamics, and human performance.