The company's CEO Yuriy Porytsky talks about the importance of artificial intelligence in defense technologies!
Artificial intelligence has become an almost essential part of the conversation about the future of defense technology. AI is widely expected to transform the battlefield, increase system autonomy, and reduce the role of humans. But when it comes to unmanned ground systems, it is more important to focus not on ambitious claims, but on the specific tasks AI can already perform in practice. At DevDroid, we believe artificial intelligence should support the operator, not replace them. It should reduce the operator's workload, help them detect threats they might otherwise miss, and enable faster situational assessment. In 2023-2024, we developed remotely operated weapon stations with integrated AI algorithms for detecting and tracking enemy personnel. The system can: ▪️assist in detecting a person at a distance ▪️automatically track a detected target ▪️operate in surveillance mode for extended periods without requiring the operator's constant attention ▪️detect movement, alert the operator, and direct the system toward the relevant sector In other words, the algorithms take over continuous monitoring and some routine tasks, helping the operator notice important movement or changes in the environment. This is particularly important when an operator is managing several processes simultaneously, working with large volumes of data, or conducting prolonged surveillance. At the same time, it is the human operator who assesses the situation, verifies the information, and makes the final decision, especially regarding the use of weapons. The future of robotic systems is not about choosing between humans and artificial intelligence. It is about assigning the right roles: algorithms can analyze, detect, and track faster, while humans retain control and responsibility for critical decisions. Which tasks do you think AI will take on next in unmanned ground systems: navigation, situational analysis, platform coordination, or something else? Share your thoughts in the comments.