Category: Ground

Robot Ready: The U.S. Needs a National Robotics Strategy Now

The age of autonomy and advanced robotics is here, and dominance in this industry will determine who leads the next industrial revolution. This is not hyperbole: AI-powered robotics are already transforming entire sectors, reshaping factories, supply chains, infrastructure, and defense, and creating new economic and strategic landscapes. The United States must be prepared to compete.... Continue reading

AUVSI Launches Bipartisan Partnership for Robotics Competitiveness on Capitol Hill

Washington, D.C. — Today, a coalition of Congressional leaders and industry executives gathered on Capitol Hill to launch the Partnership for Robotics Competitiveness (PfRC), an initiative led by the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) to advance federal policy and secure U.S. leadership in robotics and physical AI. Held in the Cannon House Office... Continue reading

AUVSI Helped Tip the Scales for Autonomy in 2025

The year uncrewed systems, robotics, and physical AI became central to national strategy 2025 marked a turning point for robotics and autonomous systems. Uncrewed systems, robotics, and physical AI shifted from emerging technologies to strategic capabilities that are central to national security, economic competitiveness, and advanced manufacturing. Policymakers began treating autonomy not as a niche... Continue reading

AUVSI Announces SolidIntel as New Supply Chain Monitoring Partner for Green UAS

HOUSTON, TX – On Day 3 of XPONENTIAL 2025, the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) announced a new partnership with SolidIntel, a leader in supply chain risk intelligence and transparency solutions, as the latest official supply chain monitoring partner for the Green UAS program. SolidIntel brings advanced analytics, real-time threat assessments, and proprietary visibility... Continue reading

AUVSI Launches “Trusted UGV” Cybersecurity and Supply Chain Certification at XPONENTIAL 2025

HOUSTON, TX – The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) today announced the official launch of Trusted UGV, the first-ever industry certification program focused on cybersecurity and supply chain integrity for uncrewed ground vehicles (UGVs). The certification was developed through a collaborative industry effort led by AUVSI, with technical support from Neya Systems and its... Continue reading

XPONENTIAL 2025 Kicks Off with a Focus on Workforce Development, Training and Certification in Uncrewed Systems

HOUSTON, TX – XPONENTIAL 2025, the world’s largest event dedicated to robotics, uncrewed, and autonomous systems, officially opened today in Houston with a full day of programming focused on education, policy, and workforce development. The exhibit hall will open Tuesday, showcasing the latest innovations across the autonomy ecosystem. For more than 50 years, XPONENTIAL, co-hosted by... Continue reading

Autopilot hardware redundancy: essential for critical missions

  Hardware redundancy in autopilots is an architecture that enhances the reliability and robustness of control systems in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The design of a system with hardware redundancy ensures that the system will not have a single point of failure, and thus, ensures mission continuity. One of the key advantages of hardware redundancy... Continue reading

Cybersecurity and Supply Chain Certification Program for Uncrewed Ground Vehicles: Our Next Steps

We’re officially kicking off the next phase of progress toward a Cybersecurity and Supply Chain Certification Program for Uncrewed Ground Vehicles (UGVs). The program is part of AUVSI’s effort to move toward points of friction in the industry—the need for manufacturers and operators to meet evolving regulatory and security requirements—and offer solutions by creating a... Continue reading

UND Aerospace partners with Vigilant Aerospace Systems to advance UAS education, research, training

Grand Forks, ND (January 6, 2025) – The John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences (UND Aerospace) has entered a one-year partnership with Vigilant Aerospace Systems (Vigilant) to utilize the company’s drone safety software and airspace management system FlightHorizon. A memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed late last year to formalize the agreement. Patrick C.... Continue reading

Hitec Commercial Solutions is excited to announce the arrival of our SG20BL CAN-12V/24V – Our 20mm, Waterproof, Brushless, High Torque Actuator with M8 Circular Connector

SG20BL-CAN-12V /24V 20mm, Waterproof, Brushless, High Torque Actuator with MS Circular Connector MAP Price: $1200 | Stock #34520 We are proud to announce the release of our latest SG Series actuator, the SG20BL. This state-of-the-art 20mm case size servo is engineered and manufactured in our factory-owned facilities, setting a new standard in performance and reliability... Continue reading

About AUVSI

Since 1972, the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has enabled technical innovation, supportive policy, and inspired academic breakthroughs in the uncrewed industry.