Robotics Demonstrations

Track recent robotics demonstrations, public demos, field trials, and capability showcases.

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DemonstrationHanwha Systems

Hanwha Systems begins sea trials for self-funded 30-ton unmanned surface vessel

Defense

· demonstration · Hanwha Systems · Defense

Evidence notes
  • The vessel is operating on routes between Busan and Geoje and is expected to remain in validation through the end of 2027.
  • Hanwha is using the 30-ton USV to validate AI-based autonomous navigation and UMAA-compatible open architecture for unmanned maritime operations.
  • The company has invested about KRW70B across the 30-ton vessel and a planned 140-ton combat-capable USV.
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Event type Demonstration
Segment Defense
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DemonstrationZenaDrone

ZenaDrone begins U.S. field testing of IQ Aqua underwater drone

Aerial

· demonstration · ZenaDrone · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • The test program includes controlled aquatic environments and open water while evaluating stability, maneuverability, sensors and autonomous navigation.
  • IQ Aqua is aimed at underwater mine detection, ISR, port and harbor threat detection, and maritime infrastructure inspection.
  • ZenaDrone is also preparing a Version 2 build in the UAE with a different propulsion system intended to improve speed and operational range.
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Company ZenaDrone
Event type Demonstration
Segment Aerial
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DemonstrationKraken Technology Group

Kraken and Capewell complete first K3 Scout USV airdrop

Maritime

· demonstration · Kraken Technology Group · K3 Scout · Maritime

Evidence notes
  • Kraken and Capewell deployed K3 Scout on UMCADS via extracted-load airdrop from an A400M at 1,300 feet.
  • The trial included four successful A400M drops into conditions up to Sea State 4.
  • The demonstration adds a rapid-insertion route for force-projection of uncrewed surface vessels.
Date
Product K3 Scout
Event type Demonstration
Segment Maritime
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DemonstrationPyka

Pyka DropShip flies pilotless Army Reserve resupply exercise

Aerial

· demonstration · Pyka · DropShip · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • The aircraft completed the mission without a human pilot and performed a 91 kg / 200 lb airdrop.
  • DropShip landed on an unprepared grass runway during the exercise.
  • The aircraft was also used in a simulated casualty-evacuation scenario.
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Company Pyka
Product DropShip
Event type Demonstration
Segment Aerial
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DemonstrationLeonardo

Leonardo and Baykar complete K-SWARM crewed-uncrewed flight tests

Defense

· demonstration · Leonardo · Defense

Evidence notes
  • The tests included autonomous taxi, takeoff, rejoin and formation command from M-346 pilots.
  • The trial used RF data exchange, C2 and protected autonomy layers between crewed and uncrewed aircraft.
  • The activity advances crewed-uncrewed teaming for collaborative combat air operations.
Date
Company Leonardo
Event type Demonstration
Segment Defense
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DemonstrationHavoc

Havoc to demonstrate autonomous surface-vessel logistics at RIMPAC 2026

Defense

· demonstration · Havoc · Defense

Evidence notes
  • The demonstration will support autonomous resupply of U.S. and allied surface vessels during a multinational maritime exercise.
  • The CAMRE experiment combines AI, unmanned systems and advanced manufacturing for tactical-edge sustainment.
  • Havoc says its autonomy stack has built and deployed 100+ autonomous vessels and logged 25,000+ autonomous operating and testing hours.
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Company Havoc
Event type Demonstration
Segment Defense
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DemonstrationAselsan

ASELSAN demonstrates DRONEDEF counter-UAV system at Eurosatory

Electronics

· demonstration · Aselsan · Electronics

Evidence notes
  • DRONEDEF is positioned as a counter-UAV system within ASELSAN’s defense electronics portfolio.
  • The Eurosatory showcase included electronic warfare and autonomous-underwater capabilities.
  • The event is a product and capability showcase for counter-UAS stack tracking.
Date
Company Aselsan
Event type Demonstration
Segment Electronics
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DemonstrationParsons

Parsons and DroneShield demonstrate interoperable counter-UAS workflow

Defense

· demonstration · Parsons · Defense

Evidence notes
  • The demonstration joined Parsons’ open-architecture approach with DroneShield counter-UAS capabilities.
  • The workflow emphasized detection, tracking and response interoperability against evolving drone threats.
  • The event is a validation signal for C-UAS integration rather than a procurement award.
Date
Company Parsons
Event type Demonstration
Segment Defense
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