Lantronix Teams with Safe Pro to Embed Qualcomm SoC AI Threat Detection in Drones
On January 27, Lantronix and Safe Pro Group signed an MOU and Master Services Agreement to develop AI-driven edge intelligence for defense and autonomous systems. The collaboration integrates Safe Pro’s Object Threat Detection algorithms with Lantronix’s Qualcomm-based Open-Q 5165RB SOM to enable real-time, on-device threat detection for military drones.
1. Partnership Details
On January 27, Lantronix and Safe Pro Group formalized collaboration via an MOU and Master Services Agreement to develop edge intelligence solutions for defense and autonomous systems.
2. Technical Integration
The agreement centers on integrating Safe Pro’s Object Threat Detection algorithms with the Qualcomm Dragonwing QRB5165 chip on the Open-Q 5165RB SOM to enable high-performance, power-efficient on-device AI processing.
3. Defense Applications
The embeddable chipsets target real-time mine and small-threat detection on drones and unmanned aerial systems, including Red Cat Holding’s Teal Black Widow quadcopter for the US Army, without relying on cloud connectivity.
4. Strategic Outlook
By embedding AI at the network edge and integrating outputs into Android Tactical Assault Kit, Lantronix aims to accelerate its Edge AI strategy and capitalize on growing defense IoT and drone security markets.