Police Drones Are Starting to Think for Themselves
New York Times reporter, Cade Metz, writes, “Shield AI, a start-up in San Diego that has worked with police departments, has developed a drone that can fly into a building and inspect the length and breadth of the premises on its own, with no pilot, in the dark as well as in daylight.” Read the […]
How a small AI company found a way to scale its work for DOD
“Despite all the prototype contracts and research grants the Department of Defense feeds to eager startups, that work rarely scales to the type of multimillion-dollar deals the government gives to big prime contractors. It’s a frustrating reality for both sides, particularly as Pentagon officials clamor to infuse emerging technology into defense systems. But there are […]
A Navy SEAL, a Quadcopter, and a Quest to Save Lives in Combat
“On the battlefield, any doorway can be a death trap. A special ops vet, and his businessman brother, have built an AI to solve that problem.” This piece from WIRED magazine, written by the acclaimed reporter, Elliot Ackerman, a former Marine who served five tours of duty in Afghanistan and Iraq, details Shield AI’s founding mission, […]
Textron Systems, Shield AI team up on unmanned project
Textron Systems and Shield AI announced a collaboration effort to integrate Shield AI’s software onto Textron’s unmanned systems, with an early focus on U.S. Army modernization priorities. The initial collaboration will focus on sharing exploration data between small unmanned aerial systems developed by Shield AI and unmanned ground vehicles developed by Textron Systems. Read the full […]
Textron Systems and Shield AI to Collaborate on Military Multi-Domain Autonomy Technologies
OCTOBER 13, 2020 — HUNT VALLEY, MD AND SAN DIEGO, CA – Textron Systems Corporation, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, and Shield AI, the artificial intelligence (AI) software company focused on operationalizing AI for maneuver by enabling systems to operate on the edge in denied environments, today announced their collaboration in support of advanced, multi-domain […]
Shield AI Awarded Defense Department Contract for AI Software
Company awarded $7.2M Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract to enable development of AI capabilities for US Army Aviation Units San Diego, CA, Sept. 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Shield AI, the AI software company focused on operationalizing AI for maneuver by enabling systems that operate on the edge in denied environments, today announced […]
Pentagon Wants a Process to Field Unmanned Systems, AI Faster
Shield AI hosted United States Department of Defense Secretary Mark Esper, accompanied by deputy under secretary of defense acquisition and sustainment Alan Shaffer and several of his staff, to discuss how unmanned systems and AI are supporting the Navy and the joint force. Read the full story here.
WIRED25: People Who Are Making Things Better
Shield AI’s co-founders Ryan and Brandon Tseng were included in Wired Magazine’s annual list of the 25 “People Who Are Making Things Better” alongside Apple’s Tim Cook, Dr. Anthony Fauci, and Former Vice President Al Gore. Read the full story here.
Inc. 5000 2020: Introducing the 5,000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America
Shield AI was recognized as No. 33 on Inc.‘s annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses. Intuit, Zappos, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained […]
Shield AI Recognized As One of the Fastest-Growing Companies in America
Inc. includes emerging defense tech company at number 33 in its annual guide to the fastest-growing companies in the US San Diego, CA, August 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Shield AI, the technology company focused on utilizing its innovative AI technology to protect military service members and first responders, today expressed its appreciation to Inc. for naming the startup as #33 […]
