AutoMATE

Autonomous Multi-Agent Teaming framework for unmanned systems. Dynamic replanning & edge decisions boost mission adaptability & efficiency.

Empowering Heterogeneous Teams for Smarter Missions

Metron’s AutoMATE is a distributed, peer-to-peer task negotiation framework that enables heterogeneous unmanned systems (UxS) to autonomously plan, coordinate, and execute missions with unmatched efficiency and precision. From underwater vehicles (UUVs) and satellite constellations to unmanned aircraft, AutoMATE delivers the intelligence and adaptability needed for complex, multi-domain operations.

Key Features

Tactical Decision-Making at the Edge

Distributed decision-making enables operations in environments with limited or disrupted communications.

Autonomous Planning with Heterogeneous Platforms

Roles and responsibilities emerge from agents negotiating tasking based on specialized platform and payload capabilities.

Dynamic Replanning in Changing Environments

Agents quickly re-optimize schedules based on pop-up tasks and changes in asset availability.

Innovative Super Swarm Scheduling

Our novel approach to heterogeneous UxS scheduling drives new emerging operational concepts.

Sense and respond quickly anywhere within the operating area.
“Uber for UxS” versus slow, traditional, centralized scheduling.
Successfully demonstrated AutoMATE coordination in simulated air, maritime, and space domains.

Scalable, Responsive, Extensible

AutoMATE’s distributed negotiation task scheduler scales linearly with the number of platforms and tasks.
Maintains flexible, rolling schedules and enables rapid rescheduling in response to changes in tasking or asset availability.
Supports advanced capabilities such as multi-platform coordination and long-duration tasks requiring sequential platforms.

AI-Augmented Execution

Enhances human planning with AI-informed autonomous execution.

Applications

Underwater Operations – Surface and subsea missions
Satellite Constellations – Scheduling and task optimization
Unmanned Aircraft – Coordinated mission execution
Humanitarian Relief – Disaster recovery and aid delivery
Search and Rescue – Efficient and timely response

Simplified FEMA Search & Rescue (SAR) Demo Scenario

Core Capabilities

Our Expertise

Analytics

Metron's analytics team develops tools to process massive amounts of data, helping our client make sense of their numbers.

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Decision Support

Metron builds decision-support systems that help operators make the best possible decision even in chaotic situations with ambiguous information.

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