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Cortex™

Built by Vantor · United States· Launched 2014

Updated Oct 2026·methodology

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31.3/ 100

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On sale20%25/100
In use20%Not counted yet
Track record12%Not counted yet
Specs on file12%79/100
Funding12%Not counted yet
Company age8%Not counted yet
Other robots6%59/100
News6%Not counted yet
Wikipedia entry4%Not counted yet

Overview

Automated multi-constellation orchestration software.

Key specs

  • Built for security patrol
  • Used across defense, intelligence and civil government
  • Programmed through python and ROS
  • Public API for integration
  • Compatible with ROS

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At a glance

Specifications

From the makerCheckedEstimated
2014
Research platform

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Detailed specifications

What it is built for3
Applications
security patrol
satellite constellation orchestration software
defense,intelligence,civil government
Controls & integration6
Yes
Yes
Software Platform
Tensorglobe
Training Required
advanced_>5days
satellite
code python,code ros,no code gui,proprietary app
Buying & support6
150K+
Datasheet Url
View Link
lease
Model Variants
Sentry
Availability Status
available
Countries Available
US
Other details7
People Reliant
1 billion+ people rely on navigation apps powered by Vantor.
World Mapped In 3D
100 million+ sq km of the world mapped in 3D, or 95% of the areas our customers need most.
Government Partners
60+ government partners worldwide rely on Vantor.
Most Populous Areas Mapped
100% of the most populous areas mapped in 15 cm and 99% of the world mapped in seamless 30 cm.
Daily Collection Opportunities
15x daily collection opportunities of the same location on Earth with the Vantor™ imaging satellite constellation.
Foundational Geospatial Intelligence
90% of foundational geospatial intelligence used by the U.S. Government is powered by Vantor.
Daily High Resolution Imagery Capacity
~7 million sq km of daily high-resolution imagery collection capacity, including 3.5M+ 30 cm.

Who uses it

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Company milestones(estimated)

  • Oct 2025MilestoneCorporate spin-off and rebrand
  • 2025LaunchTensorglobe launch
  • Nov 2024DeploymentCommissioning and calibration ongoing
  • 2024DeploymentFirst WorldView Legion images released
  • 2024DeploymentWorldView Legion entered commercial operations
  • 2024LaunchWorldView Legion satellites launched
  • 2023MilestoneDan Smoot appointed CEO
  • Not yet on fileMilestoneRaptor Guide datasheet published

Frequently asked questions

Who makes the Cortex™?
The Cortex™ is developed by Vantor, based in United States.
What type of robot is the Cortex™?
The Cortex™ is a Research robot made by Vantor.
How much does the Cortex™ cost?
Pricing for the Cortex™ is not publicly listed. Contact Vantor for a quote.
When was the Cortex™ launched?
The Cortex™ was launched in 2014.

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