A team of researchers at Johns Hopkins University, led by the Institute for Assured Autonomy’s Lanier Watkins and Louis Whitcomb , has used artificial intelligence to model a system that could more safely orchestrate drone traffic by replacing some human-in-the-loop processes with autonomous decision-making. Continue reading
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AI-Enabled XQ-58 UAV Accomplishes Tactical Test
The US Air Force demonstrated artificial intelligence-enabled air combat during a successful launch of an XQ-58A Valkyrie here Aug. 22. This flight helps develop a trained tactical autonomy algorithm from simulation through flight test on a high-performance, uncrewed air vehicle. Continue reading
Ukraine is Now Using AI-Powered Drones
Ukrainian-produced SAKER SCOUT drones equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) technology and advanced optics promise to enhance the effectiveness of Ukrainian troops by detecting enemy targets often missed by the human eye, even when hidden under camouflage. Continue reading
First Autonomous Flight Advances AI Proving Ground
The Osprey MK III, an unmanned aerial system, made its first autonomous test flight July 20 as part of the new Autonomy, Data, and AI Experimentation Proving Ground effort at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Continue reading
AI Beats Champion Human Pilots in Head-to-Head Drone Races
Researchers in Switzerland unveiled a small drone powered by artificial intelligence that can outfly some of the best human competitors in the world. Continue reading
DOD to Deploy AI-Enabled Detection System to Monitor D.C. Airspace
An artificial intelligence-powered airspace monitoring system is set to be installed to enhance protection of the nation’s capital with the potential to scale across other Defense Department and U.S. government installations and systems. Continue reading
AeroVironment, Inc. to Acquire Tomahawk Robotics
AeroVironment has announced its anticipated acquisition of Tomahawk Robotics, a leader in AI-enabled robotic control systems. The acquisition will enable deeper integration of both companies’ technology, leading to enhanced interoperability and interconnectivity of unmanned systems through a singular platform with similar control features. Continue reading
Shield AI and Sentient Vision Systems Collaborate on AI-Enabled Wide Area Motion Imagery Capability
Shield AI, an American defense technology company building a world class AI pilot, and Sentient Vision Systems (Sentient), an Australia-based specialist in AI-enabled passive wide area search, have announced a strategic collaboration aimed at delivering a wide area motion imagery (WAMI) solution for Department of Defense (DoD), Australian Defense Forces (ADF) and other international customers. Continue reading