XTEND, a leader in software systems and artificial intelligence-powered robotics, has secured a U.S. patent protecting its technology that enables unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to autonomously navigate toward operator-designated mission objectives in dynamic and unfamiliar environments.
The patent covers technology that enables continuous direction of an unmanned vehicle toward a user-marked destination, independent of the surrounding environment. The invention enables autonomous systems to adapt their navigation while maintaining progress toward designated mission objectives, reducing operator workload and supporting reliable mission execution in complex operational environments.
XTEND’s patented technology enables unmanned systems to navigate evolving terrain, structures, obstacles, and operational conditions while maintaining focus on the designated objective, helping improve operational efficiency and mission continuity.
Aviv Shapira, Co-Founder and CEO of XTEND, says autonomy is not simply about moving a robot from point A to point B. “It is about translating human intent into reliable mission execution, even in unfamiliar, dynamic environments.
“This patent aims to protect technology that enables operators to focus on the mission while autonomous systems manage the complexity of navigation. As autonomous operations continue to expand across defense, security, and public safety applications, protecting these foundational technologies strengthens our competitive position and reinforces XOS as the software foundation for the next generation of autonomous robotic systems.”
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XTEND Patented Technology
The patented technology complements XTEND’s broader autonomy architecture powered by the company’s proprietary XOS operating system (XOS), which enables operators to supervise, coordinate, and deploy autonomous robotic systems across air, ground, and maritime domains.
By combining artificial intelligence, autonomy, and human decision-making, XOS translates operator intent into coordinated autonomous actions, allowing a single operator to extend operational reach while maintaining meaningful human oversight across increasingly complex missions.
The patent further expands XTEND’s growing intellectual property portfolio supporting autonomous navigation, operator assistance, and mission execution technologies that underpin the Company’s AI-powered autonomous systems.
It reflects XTEND’s continued investment in the foundational software technologies driving the future of autonomous operations.