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Carahsoft Looks Ahead: Navigating the Future of Robotics, Autonomy and AI in 2025

As we step into 2025, the pace of adoption of autonomous systems, robotics and artificial intelligence (AI), especially in government markets, continues at an unprecedented pace. To gain insights into the opportunities and potential challenges that lie ahead, we sat down with Lacey Wean, an industry expert from Carahsoft, to discuss the future of these... Continue reading

Takeaways from SNA 2025

This week, the AUVSI team attended the Surface Navy Association (SNA) 37th National Symposium. The event brought together Navy leadership, industry experts, and key stakeholders to explore the evolving demands of maritime operations. While traditional topics like fleet readiness, modernization, and shipbuilding were central to the agenda, the discussions around uncrewed systems stood out as... Continue reading

Videosoft Provides Real-Time Video Streaming for HD Hyundai’s World First Level 3 Autonomous Navigation

The world’s largest shipbuilding company, HD Hyundai, has selected Videosoft’s ultra-low bandwidth live monitoring solution to accelerate the first commercialization of Level 3 autonomous navigation – recently showcasing the world’s first technology for switching control between multiple Remote Operation Centers (ROCs) on large vessels and container ships. This exciting demonstration indicates a crucial turning point... Continue reading

USV Specialist, SeaOwl, Optimizes Operational Performance with Low Bandwidth Real-Time Video Surveillance

SeaOwl Technology, the R&D branch of the SeaOwl Group, specializing in maritime security and asymmetric countermeasure training, has successfully incorporated Videosoft Global’s adaptive video compression platform into their newly released unmanned surface vehicle (USV). This provides its defense and energy customers with a comprehensive 360° video perspective in real-time, low-cost data transmission, and military-grade AES128... Continue reading

StreamCaster LITE 5200: Delivering Powerful MANET Radio Performance for Leading-Edge Uncrewed Systems

The modern battlespace is becoming more distributed, more mobile, and more lethal. As near-peer adversaries continue to develop and deploy advanced electronic warfare capabilities, the ability for unmanned systems operators to execute their mission, communicate, and share data to achieve decision dominance in contested environments is mission-critical.   In response to this rapidly-advancing tactical landscape, Silvus... Continue reading

Overwatch Imaging demonstrates Automated Sensor Operator (ASO) with L3Harris’ WESCAM MX-Series Sensor Systems

Solution delivers enhanced capabilities and mission value Overwatch Imaging recently collaborated with L3Harris to conduct a two-day demonstration of its Automated Sensor Operator (ASO) software integrated with WESCAM MX-15 and WESCAM MX-10 electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensor systems. The demonstration featured scenario-driven test flights that showcased the ASO's advanced capabilities. The Overwatch Imaging team was also able... Continue reading

Greensea IQ Secures $2.79M Contract for IQNS with EOD Edge Upgrade for U.S. Navy MK20 Defender ROV Platform

Greensea IQ, a leader in subsea robotics and defense solutions, is proud to announce the award of over $2.79M contract through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and Darley of Itasca, IL, as part of DLA’s Tailored Logistics Support Program. This contract will supply the U.S. Navy with the IQNS system, enhanced with the EOD Edge... Continue reading

AUVSI Announces Formation of Committee to Develop Uncrewed Maritime Systems Operator Training & Certification

New Program Will Set Industry Standards for Training and Proficiency in Uncrewed Maritime Systems Operations Arlington, VA – The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) is proud to announce the formation of a new committee dedicated to developing a comprehensive certification program for uncrewed maritime systems operators. This initiative will focus on setting industry-wide... Continue reading

PteroDynamics and Cornes Technologies Sign Exclusive Distribution Agreement to Bring the Transwing VTOL UAS to Japan

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – October 15, 2024 - PteroDynamics Inc., an innovator in autonomous vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft systems, and Cornes Technologies Limited, a leading specialist importer and distributor of advanced electronic systems and devices to customers across Japan, today announced a strategic distribution agreement to bring PteroDynamics’ revolutionary autonomous Transwing® VTOL unmanned... 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.