The SwarmOS™ is a Research robot developed by Palladyne AI (United States).
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4 of 9 signals present
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Overview
SwarmOS™ enables coordinated operation of multiple drones or robots, leveraging collective intelligence for enhanced mission effectiveness in various applications.
Buyer decision signals
Deployments
Palladyne AI / Palladyne Defense, Draganfly
Viability
Northern Strike 26-2 swarm autonomy validation invited
Price
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Specifications
Category: Research- Payload
- 90.7 kg
- Autonomy
- fully autonomous
- Price
- Research platform
- Status
- active
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Company profile
- Founded
- 1983
Detailed specifications
Compute1
- Ros Compatible
- true
Other12
- Price Tier
- unknown
- Applications
- security_patrol
- Company Country
- US
- Navigation Type
- autonomous cross-platform coordination / distributed autonomy
- Deployment Notes
- Patented swarming and autonomy software for multiple autonomous systems (drones, robots, sensors) to work together as a coordinated heterogeneous swarm; described as a force multiplier for defense and commercial applications.
- Youtube Video Id
- skt3cOzqC8k
- Compatible Vision
- unknown
- Industries Served
- defense, commercial robotics, environmental monitoring, industrial warehouse management, agricultural automation
- Software Platform
- SwarmOS
- Countries Available
- unknown
- Programming Interface
- code_python,code_ros
- Additional Information
- Performs security verification using a security service to protect against malicious bots.,AI-powered security robots designed for autonomous patrolling and monitoring.,Uses advanced AI and machine learning algorithms for real-time threat detection and prevention.
Company milestones
- Apr 2026DeploymentNorthern Strike 26-2 swarm autonomy validation invited
- Mar 2026PartnershipDraganfly and Palladyne AI complete SwarmOS integration
- Feb 2026DeploymentIntelliSwarm first flight on Banshee with SwarmOS
- Jan 2026MilestonePalladyne AI awarded U.S. Air Force swarming contract
- Dec 2024DeploymentFirst small-drone autonomous tracking flight
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the SwarmOS™?
- The SwarmOS™ is developed by Palladyne AI, based in United States.
- What type of robot is the SwarmOS™?
- The SwarmOS™ is a Research robot made by Palladyne AI.
- How much does the SwarmOS™ cost?
- Pricing for the SwarmOS™ is not publicly listed — contact Palladyne AI for a quote.
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