Overland AI has been awarded a vendor position for the UxS Autonomous Maneuver Program, the U.S. Army’s latest effort to evaluate autonomous capabilities using upfits on the Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV). This program was awarded by the Government through The National Advanced Mobility Consortium, Inc. (NAMC) and will serve as a proving ground for the Army to assess not only the reliability and robustness of commercial autonomy, but also its ability to deliver real operational value to Soldiers in the field.
“UxS is a significant milestone in shaping the Army’s ground autonomy portfolio,” said Stephanie Bonk, co-founder and president of Overland AI. “We are excited to deliver true off-road capability and continue to build trust with Soldiers through reliable performance and enhanced mission outcomes.”
Founded in late 2022, Overland AI has rapidly established itself as a leader in autonomous off-road maneuver. The company has deployed autonomy at the highest speeds, across the most challenging terrain, and with the broadest range of mission demonstrations in the sector. This momentum is driven by a uniquely qualified team that combines expertise from decorated military veterans as well as scientists and engineers who have spent the last two decades shaping the frontiers of autonomous mobility. With roots in the DARPA RACER program, Overland’s work introduced a step change in autonomous maneuver performance and has consistently emphasized close iteration with Soldiers to ensure that autonomy is designed and tested against operational realities.
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The UxS Autonomous Maneuver Program includes a six-month integration with a Transforming in Contact (TiC) unit, well suited for the program given its real-world operational experience using the ISV. As an infantry brigade, its mission set emphasizes mobility, agility, and off-road maneuver, which are ideal conditions to test autonomous ISV performance in Combat Training Center (CTC) rotations.
The ISV provides an excellent foundation for this evaluation: a proven, familiar platform layered with autonomy that is modular and adaptable to a wide variety of payloads for complex mission needs.
“Future conflicts will likely involve the proliferation of uncrewed systems in contested environments. Soldiers need reliable and robust autonomy now to ensure their advantage and increase safety.” said Chris Higgins, director of business development at Overland AI. “Overland was built to deliver exactly that. We look forward to partnering with the Army and the TiC unit to reduce risk to force and increase the lethality of our Army’s greatest asset: its people.”
Overland AI is delivering autonomous ground vehicle technology to units across the U.S. Army, as well as to elements of the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Special Operations Command. These engagements span the full spectrum of missions and environments, reinforcing Overland AI’s role in shaping the future of ground autonomy. In parallel, the company is advancing new capabilities with DARPA, DIU, and Army Futures Command to enable any vehicle, in any terrain, for any mission.
