HII and Shield AI have successfully completed the first major test of their integrated autonomy solution aboard HII’s ROMULUS unmanned surface vessel (USV).
The three-day test was conducted in late October in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and integrated Shield AI’s combat-proven Hivemind autonomy software with HII’s Odyssey autonomy suite onboard a ROMULUS 20 USV.
This test marked the first maritime deployment of Hivemind, enabling AI-powered mission autonomy across domains.
The milestone was achieved less than six weeks after the companies announced their partnership, demonstrating rapid adaptability and strong collaboration.
Author's summary: HII and Shield AI partner on USV autonomy solution.