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Palladyne AI is a robotics company founded 1983, based in United States, developing 2 robots primarily in the Drone category.
Embodied AI and robotics software for autonomous edge operations
Palladyne AI develops embodied AI software for robots and drones, including Palladyne Pilot for autonomous drone operations and SwarmOS for multi-platform swarming and collaboration. Its buyer-facing focus is defense and related autonomous systems use cases, including ISR and cross-domain operations, with operations based in the United States.
Company facts
- HQ
- Salt Lake City, United States
- Founded
- 1983 · 43 yrs
- Website
- www.palladyneai.com
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Milestones
Palladyne AI was awarded a U.S. Air Force contract to advance swarming capabilities for integrated cross-domain operations.
The company changed its name from Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corporation to Palladyne AI.
Palladyne AI and Red Cat announced successful completion of a cross-platform collaborative drone flight.
Palladyne AI announced SwarmOS, its patented swarming and autonomy software for drones, robots, and sensors.
Palladyne AI announced Palladyne Pilot, software for autonomous detection, tracking, and multi-platform collaboration for drones.
Press coverage
- Palladyne AI Awarded U.S. Air Force Contract to Advance Swarming Capabilities for Integrated Cross-Domain Operations
Business Wire · Jan 2026
- Palladyne AI
Wikipedia
Active products by Palladyne AI
2 shown| # | Category | Key specs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Palladyne™ Pilot | Drone | Range 10 km·Runtime 2.5 hr | BB |
| 2 | SwarmOS™ | Research | Payload 90.7 kg | B |
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