On Wednesday, ARX Robotics, a Munich-based defense technology startup, announced ARX Mithra OS. This independent AI-based operating system can transform all military vehicles into intelligent, interconnected autonomous units.
“The increased propensity for military spending after the Russian invasion is fading, states are setting different priorities or running out of budget. It will therefore be essential not only to invest in new technologies, but also to update existing equipment and adapt it to modern warfare. This is the only way to ensure strong defense capabilities for our armed forces,” says retired Lt. Gen. Frank Leidenberger, CEO of BWI, the federal government’s IT service provider and partner of the military. German in terms of digitalization.
ARX Mithra OS: what does it offer?
The operating system enables armed forces to operate efficiently and transform existing vehicle fleets into digitally connected intelligent units, with integration between different vehicle types, turning them into optional unmanned and autonomous systems.
With digital connectivity and flexible integration, ARX Mithra OS supports manned and unmanned teams for enhanced operational capability.
The ARX Autonomy Kit helps armed forces quickly and cost-effectively transform their vehicle fleets into intelligent, digitally-capable units.
It can be easily added to different vehicle types and supports over-the-air updates for added flexibility.
Mithra OS improves operational performance, reduces the need for personnel and increases troop safety by facilitating unmanned and precise missions.
ARX Robotics: defense technology startup
Founded by Marc Wietfeld, Stefan Roebel and Maximilian Wied, ARX Robotics is a venture capital-funded defense technology startup.
The dual-use robotics company develops autonomous unmanned ground systems with scalable hardware components and software architectures.
ARX systems are currently deployed, purchased or tested by seven European armed forces in the areas of reconnaissance, surveillance, transport, CASEVAC, training and simulation.
“The battlefield of the future is digital and will increasingly rely on unmanned systems. Yet European armies continue to procure analog systems and vehicles, as they have for decades, systems that will remain in service for many years to come. Although technology and warfare have evolved, our fleets have not. To lead our armed forces into this new era, adaptability and modernization are the only viable paths, as replacing entire fleets is both impossible and unaffordable,” says Marc Wietfeld, founder and CEO of Arx Robotics.
“We achieved this through our Mithra hardware software and operating system, designed for both unmanned systems and existing military fleets, bridging the gap between the old world and the new, ready for the future,” he adds.