Microsystems Technology Office

The Microsystems Technology Office (MTO) is a division within the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) that focuses on developing advanced micro-scale technologies. This includes tiny sensors, processors, and communication devices that can be embedded into objects or environments. These innovations aim to improve military capabilities by creating more efficient, intelligent, and resilient systems—such as autonomous vehicles, secure communications, and advanced infrastructure—all at a small scale. MTO's work helps maintain national security by enabling cutting-edge technological solutions that are lightweight, low-power, and highly integrated.