KEF Robotics

We're thrilled to announce the opening of our new office in Oslo led by Paul Erik Frivold as Director of Engineering for European Operations! The Oslo-based team is kicking off the expansion with the Norway USSOCOM Technical Experimentation - a mission to demonstrate GPS-denied navigation in Arctic conditions with the unique challenges presented by extreme snow coverage and minimal terrain features. https://lnkd.in/eRbrNQTx

What an incredible week at the Association of the United States Army - AUSA conference! Our team had a fantastic time connecting with industry leaders, sharing insights, and exploring new opportunities. A big thank you to all our friends and partners who took the time to say hello. Your support and collaboration make all the difference!

Thank you to the Pittsburgh Technology Council & Fortyx80 and Brian Kennedy for organizing an excellent trip to Capitol Hill to meet with our nation’s leaders including Bob Casey, the offices of Congressman Guy Reschenthaler, Congressman Chris Deluzio, Congressman Mike Kelly and Senator John Fetterman. A special thank you to Zachary for being a true advocate for Pittsburgh’s innovation sector.

KEF Robotics is excited to announce that in partnership with Sensorama Lab we have been awarded a grant from BRAVE1. This support enables the development of new Ukrainian low SWAP-C payloads for GPS-denied flight. A big thank you to BRAVE1 and Sensorama Lab for believing in our vision and the entire KEF team for their relentless effort! Stay tuned for more updates as we take these next big steps forward! https://lnkd.in/gNMEQgEh

Our team is thrilled to be attending #FedSupernova at Capital Factory this week alongside the Pittsburgh Technology Council. Shoot us an email at [email protected] for 1:1 meetings! https://fedsupernova.com/

Developing a state-of-the-art GPS-denied navigation system involves a rigorous process of writing code, flying, and refining—day in and day out. Thanks to the exceptional dedication and expertise of the KEF team, we are honored to have been selected by the Air Force for a $1.1M TACFI grant. Thank you to the Pittsburgh Business Times and Jake Dabkowski for a great writeup regarding ongoing efforts with AFWERX. https://lnkd.in/dQzHYB5s

We are excited to announce that KEF Robotics has secured a $1M TACFI from AFWERX to enhance our navigation software. This funding will boost our capabilities over open water, hazard avoidance during night operations and enhance manned/unmanned teaming performance. CEO Fraser Kitchell calls this the ‘Do Cool Stuff’ contract, aimed at making aircraft safer, smarter, and stealthier. A special thank you to Donald Gansberger and Phil Hahn. https://lnkd.in/eEmaQfDt

In lieu of using LiDAR, Gaussian Splatting allows us to create detailed 3D maps. Check out this video highlighting rapid feature development integrated with a third-party built UAS. Our #Defense partners can: -Reconstruct UAV imagery into 3D maps -Precisely identify key structures and entry points -Gain a tactical advantage by using this near real-time mapping to improve mission planning and situational awareness All processing was done in-house, ensuring security and efficiency without relying on the cloud. Project led by Dennis Loevlie.

KEF Robotics is honored to be working in #Ukraine, supporting troops by partnering with local drone manufacturers to provide cutting-edge autonomous navigation capabilities to their aircraft. Our mission is to enhance operational reliability and safety. Winning the Dronecode Foundation Hackathon at the NATO-Ukraine Defense Innovators Forum highlights our team's dedication and expertise. This achievement empowers us to advance our crucial work with Sensorama Lab, delivering innovative solutions that strengthen Ukraine's defense and resilience. https://lnkd.in/eZ_XTZeU

This week, our team had the incredible opportunity to attend the NATO-Ukraine Defense Innovators Forum in Krakow, Poland. This pivotal event brought together numerous cutting-edge companies to tackle frontline challenges in Ukraine. We are beyond thrilled to announce that we have won the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) hackathon focused on #AI solutions! A massive thank you to our amazing partner in Kyiv, Sensorama Lab, and their extraordinarily talented team. Your innovation and dedication were key to our success. We couldn’t be prouder to work with such an inspiring group! A special thanks to Sergii Tereshchenko, Kiril Pokutnyy, Maryna Tymchenko, Fraser Kitchell, Paul Erik Frivold, Odin Aleksander Severinsen, Glenn McCartan, Yuriy Belilovskiy, and Oleksii Zinko! #ukraine #tech #ai