Autonomous system

Skydio Begins Delivery of X10D Small UAS to Defense Customers; Debuts Dynamic Channel Switching

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Technology, Other Defense, Drones, Software, Hardware, Robotics, Data Management, Artificial Intelligence, Defense, Allied Nations, X10, Autonomous system, Teledyne Technologies, ISR, Interoperability, IOP, Government, National security, Communication, Defense Innovation Unit, Artificial intelligence

Skydio also announced dynamic channel switching to monitor signal interference and move to a clearer channel to improve wireless transmission signal quality during flight, ensuring troops maintain communication with the drone to accomplish their mission.

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  • Skydio also announced dynamic channel switching to monitor signal interference and move to a clearer channel to improve wireless transmission signal quality during flight, ensuring troops maintain communication with the drone to accomplish their mission.
  • Skydio also plans to offer dynamic channel switching soon to customers already using the X10.
  • “The arrival of X10D to customers is truly a milestone moment for Skydio and the allied defense and government community,” said Mark Valentine, President of Global Government at Skydio.
  • To learn more about the future of defense technology with Skydio X10D, please visit: skydio.com/x10d

Asia-Pacific Military Robotic and Autonomous System (RAS) Industry Research Report 2023-2033: Contractor Challenges and Supplier Issues Amidst Rising Global Tensions Could Hamper Developments

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Friday, February 16, 2024
Autonomous system, AI, Growth, Overalls, Risk, RAS, Safety, UMS, Artificial intelligence, Benchmarking, Robotics, Shipbuilding

DUBLIN, Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Asia-Pacific Military Robotic and Autonomous System (RAS) Market - Analysis and Forecast, 2023-2033" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Asia-Pacific Military Robotic and Autonomous System (RAS) Market - Analysis and Forecast, 2023-2033" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The three main rivals in the development of military robotic and autonomous systems are the United States, Russia, and China.
  • The favored strategy for the companies has been contracts, enabling them to strengthen their positions in the Asia-Pacific military RAS market.
  • The key players in the Asia-Pacific military RAS market analyzed and profiled in the study involve military RAS manufacturers.

Asia-Pacific Military Robotic and Autonomous System (RAS) Industry Report 2023-2033 - Increasing Innovations in the Field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Driving New Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Defense, Robotics, Technology, Other Defense, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomous system, AI, Growth, Overalls, Risk, RAS, Safety, UMS, Artificial intelligence, Benchmarking, Shipbuilding

The "Asia-Pacific Military Robotic and Autonomous System (RAS) Market - Analysis and Forecast, 2023-2033" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Asia-Pacific Military Robotic and Autonomous System (RAS) Market - Analysis and Forecast, 2023-2033" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The three main rivals in the development of military robotic and autonomous systems are the United States, Russia, and China.
  • The favored strategy for the companies has been contracts, enabling them to strengthen their positions in the Asia-Pacific military RAS market.
  • The key players in the Asia-Pacific military RAS market analyzed and profiled in the study involve military RAS manufacturers.

BlueHalo and Eqlipse Technologies Combine to Create Global Defense Technology Leader

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Acquisition, Engineering, Open-source intelligence, Autonomous system, C-UAS, Intelligence, OSINT, SCAR, SIGINT, Arlington Capital Partners, Government, Intelligence community, IC, Communications satellite, Moneymaker, Radio frequency, Artificial intelligence

ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BlueHalo, the company transforming the future of global defense, today announced it will acquire Eqlipse Technologies ("Eqlipse"), a leading provider of differentiated products and solutions to the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC). Bolstered by Eqlipse's high-end technical talent and suite of innovative products, BlueHalo will deliver enhanced scale and broader capabilities to its customers, accelerating the development and fielding of its advanced defense technologies. The combined entity will have a total employee count of nearly 2,400 across 11 states and annual revenue approaching $1B. The transaction is expected to close in Q1 2024 and current BlueHalo Chief Executive Officer, Jonathan Moneymaker, will lead the combined company.

Key Points: 
  • Bolstered by Eqlipse's high-end technical talent and suite of innovative products, BlueHalo will deliver enhanced scale and broader capabilities to its customers, accelerating the development and fielding of its advanced defense technologies.
  • The transaction is expected to close in Q1 2024 and current BlueHalo Chief Executive Officer, Jonathan Moneymaker, will lead the combined company.
  • "The only constant in global defense is the certainty that threats will continue to evolve, new battlefields will emerge, and the landscape will change," said Moneymaker.
  • "The strategic combination of BlueHalo and Eqlipse creates a scale of innovation that establishes the combined company as one of the preeminent defense technology platforms in the industry."

Fortem Technologies Partners with INTRA Defense Technologies to Offer Advanced C-UAS Solutions in Saudi Arabia

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Aircraft, Partnership, Autonomous system, Knowledge, UAS, Kingdom, Aircraft systems, UAV, C-UAS, Arms industry

"Fortem Technologies has been looking for ways to venture beyond its current markets, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is focusing on expanding its production of air defense systems," commented Jon Gruen, CEO of Fortem Technologies.

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  • "Fortem Technologies has been looking for ways to venture beyond its current markets, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is focusing on expanding its production of air defense systems," commented Jon Gruen, CEO of Fortem Technologies.
  • "We are honored to have a strong local partner like INTRA Defense Technologies join forces with Fortem to produce and distribute cutting-edge C-UAS solutions in Saudi Arabia."
  • INTRA Defense Technologies is a SAUDI company, leading in development, design, and manufacturing Autonomous Systems and Advance Technologies.
  • For more information about Fortem Technologies, please visit https://www.fortemtech.com
    For more information about INTRA Defense Technologies, please visit http://intra.sa

Skydio Enters Final Phase of U.S. Army’s Short Range Reconnaissance Tranche 2 Program

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Technology, Drones, Air, Robotics, Transport, Software, Military, Artificial Intelligence, Government Technology, Defense, Hardware, Defense Innovation Unit, SRR, Artificial intelligence, UAS, Government, DIU, FLIR, R&S, National security, Acquisition, Safety, National Defense Authorization Act, Interoperability, IOP, Army, Autonomous system

Skydio , the leading U.S. drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight technology, today announced it has entered into the final phase of the U.S. Army’s Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) tranche 2 program, where it intends to deliver the powerful Skydio X10D small UAS (sUAS), the next generation of autonomous drone technology.

Key Points: 
  • Skydio , the leading U.S. drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight technology, today announced it has entered into the final phase of the U.S. Army’s Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) tranche 2 program, where it intends to deliver the powerful Skydio X10D small UAS (sUAS), the next generation of autonomous drone technology.
  • Skydio remains the solution provider of record for the U.S. Army’s Short Range Reconnaissance program, which it won in November 2021 .
  • The Skydio X10 platform combines new, cutting-edge data capture cameras, unparalleled autonomy, and versatile hardware to serve a range of industries, including defense, public safety, and utilities.
  • The SRR program is designed to equip soldiers with a rapidly deployable small UAS solution to conduct reconnaissance and surveillance (R&S) activities.

UC Berkeley ROAR Racers Among Top Teams to Demo Next-Gen Autonomous Racecars at CES 2024

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Friday, December 15, 2023
Technology, Engineering, Robotics, Manufacturing, Automotive, Autonomous Driving, Vehicles, Artificial Intelligence, Sports, University, Software, Education, Motor Sports, Hardware, Performance & Special Interest, Carnegie Mellon University, NSF, ARL, Reinforcement learning, Generative, Research, Safety, CES, Virtual reality, Indy Autonomous Challenge, DARPA, Perception, Synthetic media, University of California, Berkeley, ONR, ADLINK, HTC Vive, Student, VIA Technologies, Faculty, IAC, Automation, Build automation, ROAR, NXT, Simulation, University of California, Autonomous system, AI, UC, Transport, Video game, Industrial design, Indy

The University of California, Berkeley, Robot Open Autonomous Racing (ROAR) program, together with its multi-university partners comprising the AI Racing Tech team, will serve among three leading international teams to test out the next-gen Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC) racecar.

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  • The University of California, Berkeley, Robot Open Autonomous Racing (ROAR) program, together with its multi-university partners comprising the AI Racing Tech team, will serve among three leading international teams to test out the next-gen Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC) racecar.
  • The updated world’s fastest and most advanced autonomous racecar will be unveiled at CES 2024 , held January 9-12 in Las Vegas, NV.
  • Instead, the cockpit is outfitted with specialized hardware and high-performance controls to provide complete driverless operation.
  • The Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC) organizes racing competitions among university-affiliated teams from around the world to program fully autonomous racecars and compete in a series of history-making events at iconic tracks.

School Rebound Launches AI-Driven Handwriting Improvement App Dynamilis for Kids in the United States

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
Primary, Secondary, Education, Consumer Electronics, Apps, Applications, Technology, Software, Artificial Intelligence, Machine learning, Feedback, Research, Handwriting, IPad, Mathematics, Ageing, Achievement Medal, École polytechnique, Learning, History, Student, Multimedia, Stroke, Child, EPFL, AI, Autonomous system, Tutoring, Online shopping, Robotics

Dynamilis , the revolutionary AI-powered educational application from School Rebound SA, designed to enhance the writing skills of children aged 5-12 engagingly and playfully, is now available in the United States.

Key Points: 
  • Dynamilis , the revolutionary AI-powered educational application from School Rebound SA, designed to enhance the writing skills of children aged 5-12 engagingly and playfully, is now available in the United States.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231116381829/en/
    A student using Dynamilis to improve their handwriting.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Handwriting, a critical skill, has gained renewed attention with the recent California mandate for handwriting instruction in elementary schools .
  • School Rebound introduced an early version of Dynamilis based on this research, harnessing these dynamic attributes to allow in-depth profiling of a child's handwriting style.

Boeing Appoints Key Senior Leaders

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
Safety, NYSE, Engineering, BGS, Policy, BDS, Culture, Executive Council, Security, Partnership, Corporate development, Aviation, Autonomous system, Government, Airline, Boeing

ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] today announced Chris Raymond as president and chief executive officer of Boeing Global Services (BGS).

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] today announced Chris Raymond as president and chief executive officer of Boeing Global Services (BGS).
  • Raymond will succeed Stephanie Pope, who was recently named Boeing chief operating officer .
  • As president and CEO of Boeing Global Services, Raymond will lead all aspects of the company's aerospace services business supporting commercial, government and aviation industry customers worldwide.
  • Based in Boeing's Amsterdam office, Moran will report to Dave Calhoun, Boeing president and CEO, as well as to the Governance & Public Policy committee of the Boeing Board of Directors.

COAST Autonomous and Nexxiot Announce Strategic Partnership to Enhance Port and Rail Yard Operations

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Safety, Asset (intelligence), Harvester, Partnership, Autonomous system, AI, Car, Robotics, Rail freight transport

This partnership unites COAST's award-winning autonomous technology with Nexxiot's expertise in digitalizing shipping containers and railcars to optimize Port and Rail Yard operations.

Key Points: 
  • This partnership unites COAST's award-winning autonomous technology with Nexxiot's expertise in digitalizing shipping containers and railcars to optimize Port and Rail Yard operations.
  • COAST has developed the Harvester (pictured) from the ground-up to deliver real-time, location-accurate inventories of shipping containers, trailers and automobiles.
  • Integrating data from Nexxiot's intermodal and rail assets with COAST vehicles, is set to dramatically improve visibility in ports and rail yards.
  • The collaboration between COAST and Nexxiot also aims to improve the efficiency, safety, and security of Port and Rail Yard operations and offer faster handling and high-quality cargo processing to the benefit of the broader logistics industry.