Autonomous Defence Crawler
Tracked unmanned ground vehicle for reconnaissance and surveillance in rough terrain.
- Domain
- Defence
- Platform
- SSM Autonomy
- Readiness
- To be confirmed

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.
We build the intelligence behind autonomous machines.
Every SSM system combines AI, physics, software and hardware. Select a layer to see what it does.

Our technology is packaged as platforms with proven building blocks, so projects start from working systems rather than a blank page.
Autonomous navigation, SLAM, path planning, control, obstacle avoidance and mission intelligence.
Explore SSM AutonomyReal-time asset monitoring, anomaly detection, RUL prediction, simulation and optimisation.
Explore SSM Digital TwinUGV, AGV, robotic arms, inspection robots, agricultural robots and physical AI.
Explore SSM RoboticsDrone autonomy, star trackers, satellite analytics, orbital collision prediction and space robotics.
Explore SSM Aerospace AIQuantum optimisation, quantum ML, post-quantum security and hybrid quantum-classical workflows.
Explore SSM QuantumResearch 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.

Prototypes and systems in development across our platforms. Each is available for technical briefings, pilots and research collaboration.
Tracked unmanned ground vehicle for reconnaissance and surveillance in rough terrain.
Digital stethoscope that analyses heart and lung sounds with AI to support clinical screening.
Live model of plant equipment that detects anomalies and predicts remaining useful life.
Onboard edge AI for autonomous flight, object detection and inspection missions.
Tracks objects in orbit and estimates collision risk for satellite operators.
Hybrid quantum-classical optimisation and post-quantum security tooling.
Change the operating conditions of a rotating machine and watch the twin predict its failure risk and remaining useful life.
Illustrative model for demonstration. Production twins are trained on your asset's own sensor history.
Sectors where machines operate in demanding environments and every decision has to hold up in the field.
Drone autonomy, flight AI and inspection from the air.
Unmanned ground systems, surveillance and secure edge computing.
Digital twins, predictive maintenance and robotic automation.
Autonomous vehicles, AGVs and intelligent transport systems.
Satellite analytics, star trackers and space situational awareness.
AI-assisted diagnostic devices and clinical signal analysis.
Tell us about the machine, the environment and the outcome you need. We'll come back with a technical approach and a demo.