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The United States Air Force wants to be on the leading edge of artificial intelligence software. Which is exactly why they’ve just cut a new deal with Palladyne AI.
What’s happening:
- Palladyne AI (NASDAQ: PDYN) has won a contract from the United States Air Force Research Laboratory for their HANGTIME program to test and advance artificial intelligence powered swarming between drones, ships and satellites
Why it matters:
- The new contract from the United States Air Force Research Laboratory is specifically focused on using Palladyne AI’s proprietary software known as SwarmOS to enable drones, ships and satellites to rapidly share information, intelligence and operate together in sync
Going deeper:
- Palladyne AI’s SwarmOS software is able to connect drones, robots and sensors together for one single operator to be able to control multiple autonomous systems at once
- Palladyine AI has also purpose built their SwarmOS software to be edge based and capable of functioning in environments with limited communications bandwidth or unreliable GPS access
The fine print:
- The financial terms of the new contract between Palladyne AI and the United States Air Force Research Laboratory have not yet been publicly disclosed
