Knightscope, developer in the field of robotics and artificial intelligence technology with a focus on public safety, has announced a Memorandum of Understanding with Draganfly, a company developing drone solutions and systems. The agreement aims to integrate Draganfly’s drone technology with Knightscope’s Autonomous Security Robot (ASR) technologies, creating a combined autonomous offering for public safety applications.
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Knightscope, specializing in security robotics and AI technologies, has announced the deployment of its Fifth Generation K5 Autonomous Security Robot (ASR) at Margaritaville Resort Casino in Bossier City, Louisiana. This integration of the K5 ASR at Margaritaville is part of a broader initiative under a master agreement with a company operating integrated entertainment, sports content, and casinos, aiming to expand Knightscope’s technologies across 43 properties in the United States.
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Xwing and autonomous flight provider Reliable Robotics have received a military airworthiness approval for their autonomoud Cessna Caravan, as the U.S. military is investing in autonomous flight technology.
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Mehler Protection, in collaboration with Mawashi Science & Technology and the French National Gendarmerie’s elite tactical unit GIGN, has introduced the ExoM Up-Armoured Exoskeleton. This new product aims to redefine the standards in weight management and ballistic protection for military and law enforcement personnel.
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The European Commission has recently signed a Grant Agreement to initiate the Land Tactical Collaborative Combat (LATACC) project, coordinated by Thales. This project aims to enhance the collaborative capabilities of European coalition forces. The initiative brings together a significant consortium of 34 industry players and research institutes, including major entities such as Thales, Rheinmetall, Leonardo, Indra, Saab, ISD, and John Cockerill Defense, from 13 European countries. The LATACC project is backed by €49 million funding from the European Defence Fund.
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Unmanned Ground Vehicle Market Expands Amid Growing Demand in Defense and Civilian Applications
The Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) market is experiencing significant growth. According to a recent market analysis, the global UGV market, valued at USD 2237.2 million in 2022, is projected to reach USD 3352.5 million by 2028, growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 7.0%.
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This year the dark side of AI and robotics has reached a point of no return. Of course, robots and AI already played an important role on the battlefield. But never has it been used so widespread, in so many theaters worldwide simultaneously. And despite calls for regulation, never before has so much money been spent on research, and on countermeasures.
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Unico Properties LLC, a real estate investment and operating company, will use the the Knightscope K5, a 5-foot-5-inch, 420-pound Autonomous Security Robot (“ASR”) to patrol the perimeter of the U.S. Bancorp Tower in downtown Portland. This new member to its security team is the first autonomous security robot in downtown Portland.
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Reliable Robotics Flies Large Cargo Aircraft with No One On Board
Reliable Robotics, provider of aircraft automation systems, announced a successful flight of a Cessna 208B Caravan with no one on board. A remote pilot supervised the uncrewed aircraft from Reliable’s control center 50 miles away.
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European robotics and autonomous systems developer Milrem Robotics and the Ukrainian Defense Industry (UDI), which consolidates national defence industry companies, signed an agreement to start forging next-generation multi-domain robotic defence systems.