Aitech, a global leader in AI-powered, rugged embedded computing systems for defense and space applications, will demonstrate its breakthrough, AI-on-the-edge technologies and new capabilities in asset detection at the 39th Annual Small Satellite Conference from Aug. 10-13, in Salt Lake City, Utah (booth 904).
Live demonstrations will be powered by Aitech’s newly announced IQSat, an AI-enabled COTS-based satellite platform integrated with partner Intuidex’s Watchman for Space (W4S). With this blend of technology, companies can track position, velocity and direction of any asset, with the AI algorithm determining if the object’s behavior is anomalous from space, getting near real-time, actionable intelligence from space in seconds from the moment something unusual occurs.
For example, W4S in an IQSat constellation can detect “dark ships” running drugs, illegal fishing or even human trafficking in a homeland security or coastal defense application by flagging unusual activity with a simple message. This type of technology opens the door for many applications, including agriculture, defense, public safety, security, and countless others. This is made possible by Intuidex’s Higher-Order Low-Resource Learning™ (HO-LRL™) AI/ML technology, which substantially reduces the amount of data required to learn.
“The space industry is advancing toward more autonomous and intelligent systems, with AI playing a critical role in building resilient satellite infrastructures that will benefit all of us on Earth,” said Pratish Shah, U.S. general manager, Aitech. “At the Small Satellite Conference, attendees will have the opportunity to learn about Aitech’s cutting-edge AI-enabled solutions that are helping shape the future of space missions, driving research and helping secure our safety on Earth.”
Backed by more than three decades of space-proven success, Aitech is trusted by industry leaders to power and sustain critical missions to space. Aitech’s booth will provide opportunities to engage with Aitech’s team members, participate in a hands-on experience underscoring the pattern of life benefits, and learn more about its space technology built on its electronics legacy and trillions of miles flown in space.
Palm-sized IQSat AI-enabled satellite platform: Roughly the size of a compact Bluetooth speaker, the IQSat is small enough to be held in the palm of a hand and can be deployed in a constellation of 12 to thousands. Offering a variety of sensing capabilities fused with global coverage previously unattainable, what sets IQSat apart is being ability to deliver an actionable pattern of life analysis, rapidly and frequently, from any desired point on Earth. It represents a paradigm shift in cost effectiveness, scalability, and accessibility for a broader range of capabilities for public safety, research, climate, biology, military space, and commercial space applications.
Compact S-A2300 NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin-based AI Supercomputer: Leveraging NVIDIA’s GPGPU Orin architecture, the new groundbreaking AI supercomputer is specifically designed for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) missions and integrates exceptional computational power with advanced AI functionalities, promising to revolutionize data processing and analysis in the demanding conditions of outer space. From real-time image processing and autonomous navigation to advanced climate monitoring and space debris tracking, the system’s exceptional performance offers unmatched potential for innovation and efficiency in space technology.
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