A human-guided drone operating system is a system that allows operators using virtual reality (VR) technology and AI to easily and intuitively operate multiple drones and robots. The Israeli Ministry of Defense signed a multi-year, $20 million exclusive contract. Extend To develop and provide a system that allows operators to control dozens of drones simultaneously.
XTEND is the developer of XOS, a human-guided autonomous operating system. “In a new joint project with MAFAT and the Israeli Defense Research and Development Directorate, XOS will harness the latest in virtual reality, the edge, to remotely control dozens of human-guided semi-autonomous drones simultaneously, safely and securely. It will be intuitive: processing and AI technology,” said the press release. “XOS will enable military units to remotely deploy XTEND drones in a variety of scenarios in a precise, intuitive, and immersive manner.”
“We are witnessing a revolution on the modern battlefield,” said an official IDF source. “Having worked with XTEND over the past three years, we have already put systems in daily use today into the field, and we are confident that this new program will provide a major leap forward in operational capabilities. Putting the best civilian technology in the hands of soldiers One of the biggest challenges for program offices working with cutting-edge technology is finding the right industry partners.Like very few other vendors, XTEND sees as such a partner.”
XTEND’s new Israeli Defense Department contracts top 20 the company has secured in the past three years, including a multi-million dollar contract with the US Department of Defense that enables XTEND’s technology to power drones for the US military. The latest in a major deal. Operators can interactively operate multiple smart machines from a safe distance away with minimal training.
Aviv Shapira, co-founder and CEO of XTEND, explains: A proprietary operating system allows humans to connect and interact remotely, securely and intuitively with drones, robots, vehicles, smart his devices and smart his machines. It uses advanced VR technology on top of the AI layer to allow most people to control multiple remote machines simultaneously. Alongside defense, XOS provides new ways for public safety, inspection, and homeland security professionals to virtually interact with machines in a variety of civilian scenarios. ”
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