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Robotics and Autonomous Systems

January 2021

Big Boost in Spending for Military Robots

By Jon Harper
The Army is ramping up investments in robotic systems that could keep troops out of harm’s way and serve as force multipliers on future battlefields.
Robotics and Autonomous Systems

January 2021

Army Seeks Robots to Transport Wounded Troops

By Connie Lee
The Army is examining ways to use autonomous vehicles to bring injured soldiers off the battlefield.
Robotics and Autonomous Systems

December 2020

FLIR Eyes Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle Competition

By Mandy Mayfield
FLIR Systems is interested in partnering with another contractor for the Army’s Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle program, according to executives.
Robotics and Autonomous Systems

November 2020

Army’s ‘Team Ignite’ Focusing on AI, Synthetic Biology

By Mandy Mayfield
An effort within Army Futures Command aimed at collaboration between the service’s scientists and technical experts is zeroing in on synthetic biology, autonomy and artificial intelligence as key priorities, a service official said in October.
Robotics and Autonomous Systems

November 2020

U.S. Military Wants to Bring Allies into AI Fold

By Jon Harper
The Defense Department has kicked off a new initiative to bring like-minded nations together to work on AI policies and capabilities.
Robotics and Autonomous Systems

November 2020

AI’s Power to Transform Command and Control

By Wes Haga and Courtney Crosby
By securely connecting sensors, data, decision-makers and weapons across multiple domains, the Air Force’s Advanced Battle Management System will move warfighters from radios and classified chat capabilities to the ubiquitous connectivity and availability that has long been established in the civilian world.
Robotics and Autonomous Systems

November 2020

AI to Boost Military Info-Tech Market

By Jon Harper
Pentagon spending on artificial intelligence is expected to grow faster than the overall defense information-technology market, according to one analyst.
Robotics and Autonomous Systems

November 2020

Pentagon Grappling With AI’s Ethical Challenges

By Jon Harper
Artificial intelligence is a top modernization priority for the U.S. military, with officials envisioning a wide range of applications, from back office functions to tactical warfighting scenarios.
Robotics and Autonomous Systems

November 2020

DARPA Awards Contracts for Autonomous ‘Sea Train’

By Connie Lee
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has awarded contracts for its Sea Train program, which seeks to enable autonomous vessels to perform long-range transit operations.
Robotics and Autonomous Systems

October 2020

Services Infusing AI into Air, Land, Sea Robots

By Mandy Mayfield
To stay ahead of near-peer competitors, the Defense Department is advancing the development of a variety of robotic systems and boosting their autonomous capabilities by leveraging artificial intelligence.