Better understand current challenges the Army is trying to solve and how your tech could help. Each afternoon VERTEX attendees will break into small groups moderated by US Army experts and "dive deep" into use cases to explore real-life solutions.

Soldiers and robots in a field
DIVISION OF LABOR | OPTIMIZING WORKLOAD IN HUMAN MACHINE INTEGRATED FORMATIONS

Humans are best at value-based decisions, assessing and accepting risk, and practicing the art of command and control. Machines are suited for moving, sensing, and delivering effects to the enemy. How do we better optimize functions in an HMI formation so each performs the tasks they do best?

INTUITIVE INTERACTIONS

How can we close the gap in human and machine interaction through intuitive interfaces, familiar behaviors, and greater sensory awareness?

Side by side image of mobile robot and soldier
Soldier looking at at multiple screens
MISSION-ORIENTED AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS

How can autonomous systems operate based on a commander's vision and intent, rather than simply executing directed tasks?

MORE ROBOTS, LESS OPERATORS

Currently, most robotic assets require multiple operators. The Army must develop systems that enable machine-to-machine cooperative behavior, and reduce the number of humans needed to control robotic systems. How can we achieve a high volume of robotic assets while minimizing the number of operators needed?

Soldier with multiple robots in the background
robotic vehicle with a beacon that has stylized signals
SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST | HARDENING ROBOTIC SYSTEMS FOR HARSH ENVIRONMENTS

Robots don't work well in harsh conditions - rain, nighttime, and heat – and require frequent recharging, refueling and maintenance. What approaches can help maximize the use of available resources in the environment, exploiting resources in the theatre of operations, and provide endurance and resilience to HMI formations?

SHOW ME WHERE TO LOOK | AIDED TARGET RECOGNITION

We've been working on aided target recognition for years. Advancements in decision making tools, sensors, and advanced algorithms leave room for innovation. How do we make a leap in machine-enhanced detection, resource recommendation, and adjudication?

Hands holding a controller, in front of a screen that has multiple robotic vehicles and a targeted drone
Two soldiers looking at a controller with drones overhead
AUTONOMY OVERRIDE

Future HMI formations will have more robots than humans can control at once. With more autonomy comes a need to understand when intervention is needed and switch from "autonomous" to "manual" mode to make corrections. How do we maximize our ability to intervene with an autonomous asset when needed?

LET ME USE THE STUFF I HAVE | INTEGRATING AUTONOMY IN LEGACY SYSTEMS

The Army has a lot of equipment that is not autonomous, but performs certain tasks well. How can autonomy improve existing platforms to take advantage of the reliability, familiarity, and trust these legacy systems offer?

Soldier in a tank
A man examining a tank
SUSTAINING ROBOTIC SYSTEMS

More HMI formations increase the demand on Soldiers to maintain them. How do we care for and keep HMI formations in the fight when there are far more machines than humans to care for them?

ADVANCED AUTONOMY WITHIN ETHICAL BOUNDARIES

The Army must apply advanced autonomy in a way that maximizes advancements in technology while upholding our legal and ethical boundaries. How will we enable formations to act decisively within the DOD Directive 3000.9: Autonomy in Weapons Systems? What new innovations can give us an advantage while still operating within our legal framework?

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