Autonomous Defence Crawler
Tracked unmanned ground vehicle for reconnaissance and surveillance in rough terrain.
- Domain
- Defence
- Platform
- SSM Autonomy
- Readiness
- To be confirmed
Engineering intelligent machines
AI-powered autonomous systems for aerospace, defence, manufacturing, mobility and space.
From digital twins and robotics to edge AI, sensor fusion and quantum technologies, we turn advanced research into deployable engineering systems.
AIRoboticsDigital twinsAutonomySpaceQuantum
We build the intelligence behind autonomous machines.
Algorithm→Prototype→Autonomous system
One stack, from silicon to decision.
Every SSM system combines AI, physics, software and hardware. Select a layer to see what it does.
Five platforms. Each one deployable.
Our technology is packaged as platforms with proven building blocks, so projects start from working systems rather than a blank page.
SSMAutonomy
Autonomous navigation, SLAM, path planning, control, obstacle avoidance and mission intelligence.
Explore SSM AutonomySSMDigital Twin
Real-time asset monitoring, anomaly detection, RUL prediction, simulation and optimisation.
Explore SSM Digital TwinSSMRobotics
UGV, AGV, robotic arms, inspection robots, agricultural robots and physical AI.
Explore SSM RoboticsSSMAerospace AI
Drone autonomy, star trackers, satellite analytics, orbital collision prediction and space robotics.
Explore SSM Aerospace AISSMQuantum
Quantum optimisation, quantum ML, post-quantum security and hybrid quantum-classical workflows.
Explore SSM QuantumSSM Labs
Research happens in five labs, each with its own hardware, test rigs and specialists. Ideas move from a lab bench to a field trial without changing hands.
- AI LabApplied AI, engineering AI and agentic workflows
- Robotics LabUGV, AGV, robotic arms and sensor integration
- Space LabSatellite AI, star trackers and on-orbit servicing
- Quantum LabQuantum algorithms, PQC and optimisation
- Digital Twin LabSimulation, monitoring, prediction and control
What we're building.
Prototypes and systems in development across our platforms. Each is available for technical briefings, pilots and research collaboration.
AI Stethoscope
Digital stethoscope that analyses heart and lung sounds with AI to support clinical screening.
- Domain
- Healthcare
- Platform
- SSM AI Lab
- Readiness
- To be confirmed
Industrial Digital Twin
Live model of plant equipment that detects anomalies and predicts remaining useful life.
- Domain
- Manufacturing
- Platform
- SSM Digital Twin
- Readiness
- To be confirmed
Autonomous Drone Intelligence
Onboard edge AI for autonomous flight, object detection and inspection missions.
- Domain
- Aerospace
- Platform
- SSM Aerospace AI
- Readiness
- To be confirmed
Space Situational Awareness
Tracks objects in orbit and estimates collision risk for satellite operators.
- Domain
- Space
- Platform
- SSM Aerospace AI
- Readiness
- To be confirmed
Quantum Engineering Platform
Hybrid quantum-classical optimisation and post-quantum security tooling.
- Domain
- Quantum
- Platform
- SSM Quantum
- Readiness
- To be confirmed
Try a digital twin.
Change the operating conditions of a rotating machine and watch the twin predict its failure risk and remaining useful life.
Operating conditions
20 °C120 °C
0 mm/s18 mm/s
10 %120 %
Illustrative model for demonstration. Production twins are trained on your asset's own sensor history.
Twin prediction
Failure risk, 30 days
Remaining useful life
Status
Predicted asset healthtime ahead
Industries we serve.
Sectors where machines operate in demanding environments and every decision has to hold up in the field.
Aerospace
Drone autonomy, flight AI and inspection from the air.
Defence
Unmanned ground systems, surveillance and secure edge computing.
Manufacturing
Digital twins, predictive maintenance and robotic automation.
Mobility
Autonomous vehicles, AGVs and intelligent transport systems.
Space
Satellite analytics, star trackers and space situational awareness.
Healthcare
AI-assisted diagnostic devices and clinical signal analysis.
Have a system that should think for itself?
Tell us about the machine, the environment and the outcome you need. We'll come back with a technical approach and a demo.