LOUISVILLE, Colo., April 23, 2024 (Globe Newswire) — Stratom today announced that it is leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning in its camera systems to create an autonomous camera system that accurately identifies and tracks military logistics assets across a variety of environments. announced that it has chosen to develop an asset tracking system (AATS). and transportation.
“Our innovative software stack leverages the latest advances in machine learning to detect and transcribe an airplane's tail number and determine which airplane that tail number is associated with. , and send that information to a database or AGV to autonomously refuel or load the aircraft,” said Elizabeth Gilmore, senior robot recognition engineer at Stratom. “By eliminating the complexity and uncertainty associated with traditional asset tracking systems, our streamlined, no-change solution simplifies distributed operations, while at the same time addressing the urgent challenges created by the adoption of the 'Agile Combat Employment' concept. Addressing logistical challenges.”
The initial phase of Stratom's SME Innovation research project will focus on software components, laying the foundation for a set of machine learning models that process images and extract data such as asset type and identification numbers. This approach allows leading developers of autonomous ground vehicles and robotic systems for commercial and defense applications to eliminate the need for physical modifications to current assets and provide a cost-effective and scalable solution for logistics operations. We provide. In addition to automated asset tracking, new technologies simplify the orchestration of logistics equipment for cargo, munitions, and refueling on air routes.
AATS was originally conceived as a system to help autonomous refueling and cargo-carrying vehicles identify the correct aircraft, but has attracted interest from several groups for other potential applications. Text spotting allows you to uniquely identify not just airplanes, but any asset with an identification number such as railcars, trailers, pallets, and more. Additionally, other customers have expressed interest in using this feature to identify relevant text in a wide range of operational contexts.
“Our vision for AATS extends beyond today's logistics challenges. Building on our existing machine learning capabilities in object detection and text recognition, we aim to solve today's problems and rapidly evolve. “We anticipate the future needs of the global market,” said Mark Gordon, President and CEO of Stratom. “This unique solution prepares our machine learning-powered systems to seamlessly integrate into a variety of fields across military and commercial applications, providing unprecedented tracking accuracy and operational efficiency.”
With AATS, Stratom is at the forefront of driving efficiency, security, and adaptability to future demands in logistics and supply chain management. To learn more about how Stratom enables customers to overcome real-world challenges, please visit stratom.com.
The views expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Department of the Air Force, Department of Defense, or the U.S. Government.
About Stratom Co., Ltd.
Stratom is a global leader in the development of unmanned ground vehicles and autonomous robotic systems that solve the most pressing real-world logistics and operational challenges in commercial and defense applications. Specializing in unmanned cargo movement, robotic refueling, robotic hazardous liquid transfer, and autonomous mobile robots (AMR), the company's military-proven tools, methodologies, technologies, and strategic services address the most difficult logistics and operational challenges. solve. Whether in a safe and controlled environment or in dynamic and difficult terrain, Stratom provides unique solutions to meet each customer's specific needs. With extensive expertise in research and development, engineering, and systems integration of autonomous technologies and solutions, Stratom is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business and the go-to company for global companies, local businesses, and government agencies. I'm an expert. For more information, please visit www.stratom.com.
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