POWAY,
Calif., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In April
2024, EpiSci completed operator training on Starling, a
TacticalAI-enabled autonomy product tailored for networked
collaborative autonomous platform operation, during multiple test
events in partnership with the US Air Force AFWERX Autonomy Prime
program. This effort continues EpiSci's participation in a variety
of autonomy efforts across the Department of Defense, focused on
delivering trusted autonomy for a secure future for US and allied
warfighters.
The flight test events demonstrated EpiSci's autonomous search
algorithms during live flight on two unique uncrewed platform
types. The test results demonstrated Starling's portability to
integrate on and enable uncrewed aircraft to operate in contested
environments and perform search and automatic target recognition
tasks. Multiple operators were trained on the Starling interface
and were able to complete all desired mission tasks. The
cutting-edge research and development drive the leading edge of
collaborative autonomy innovation across the defense industry.
"EpiSci is bringing cutting-edge autonomous solutions into the
real world," said Dr. Dan Javorsek,
Chief Technology Officer of EpiSci and former F-22/F-35 Test Pilot.
"Our teams have integrated and operated TacticalAI-enabled autonomy
products on 10 uncrewed airborne and surface platform types in less
than 6 months. EpiSci is committed to accelerate the pace at which
we can bring relevant operational capabilities to the warfighter
across all domains."
The views expressed are those of the author and do not
necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the
Department of the Air Force, the Department of Defense, or the U.S.
government.
About EpiSci
EpiSci is a software company that
develops next generation, tactical autonomy solutions for national
security problems. EpiSci's autonomy software is technology
agnostic, operationally informed, tactically relevant, and has
piloted swarms of uncrewed aerial systems and tactical fighter
aircraft. Additional applications include crewed-uncrewed teaming
for air dominance, cognitive sensors and networks for advanced
communications systems, as well as battle management command and
control for informed decision-making. EpiSci delivers unmatched
speed, cost-efficiency, and scalability as the preferred partner
for defense agencies and industry teams seeking mission-critical
autonomy solutions. Learn more at EpiSci at EpiSci.com and follow
EpiSci on LinkedIn.
About AFRL
The Air Force Research Laboratory is
the primary scientific research and development center for the
Department of the Air Force. AFRL plays an integral role in leading
the discovery, development, and integration of affordable
warfighting technologies for our air, space and cyberspace force.
With a workforce of more than 12,500 across nine technology areas
and 40 other operations across the globe, AFRL provides a diverse
portfolio of science and technology ranging from fundamental to
advanced research and technology development. For more information,
visit www.afresearchlab.com.
About AFWERX
As the innovation arm of the DAF
and a directorate within the Air Force Research Laboratory, AFWERX
brings cutting-edge American ingenuity from small businesses and
start-ups to address the most pressing challenges of the DAF.
AFWERX employs approximately 370 military, civilian and contractor
personnel at five hubs and sites executing an annual $1.4 billion budget. Since 2019, AFWERX has
executed 6,028 new contracts worth more than $4 billion to strengthen the U.S. defense
industrial base and drive faster technology transition to
operational capability. For more information, visit:
www.afwerx.com.
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Rachel Simmons
rsimmons@livewiredc.com
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