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XTEND CEO Says Future of Military Robotics Lies in Software
XTEND CEO Aviv Shapira believes the future of military drones lies in AI software, not the drones themselves. The company’s XOS operating system allows humans to direct complex robotic missions remotely, with AI handling the details. This approach enables operators to command drones with mission-level intent, rather than manually piloting them. According to Shapira, this distinction is crucial in modern drone warfare and public safety operations, where managing multiple machines in complex environments is increasingly necessary. The company’s systems have been used in operational deployments with defense and public safety organizations, as reported by Military.com.