Swarm Systems
Swarm Systems' MOD Grand Challenge entry will be a swarm of eight autonomous quadrotor micro air vehicles (MAVs), each weighing less than 1 kg. The swarm of quadrotors will fly over Copehill Down and the imagery will be processed to recognise the targets. The Team's proposal did well in the assessment and we received a funded contract from MOD. The team base is in central London, but it is a virtual organisation with work currently taking place at seven sites in London, Essex, Surrey, Wiltshire and Bedordshire.
Organisations in the Team:
The Swarm Systems team comprises several UK SMEs and world-class groups at two leading universities:
- Swarm Systems Ltd
- University of Essex (led by Professor Owen Holland)
- University of Surrey (led by Dr Krystian Mikolajczyk)
- Orrcam Ltd
- Ardware Ltd
- Scazon Ltd
There are several other key subcontractors and component suppliers.
Lord Drayson congratulating Stephen Crampton (Swarm Systems Ltd) and Professor Owen Holland (University of Essex) at the MOD Grand Challenge Kick-off event on 30 July.
Would you like to help?
We are looking for individuals or organisations to help complete our team. In particular, we are looking for help to professionally and rigorously prepare and test components, modules and the whole solution. Expertise on GPS and Data Links is also welcome. If you would like to be involved, please do not hesitate to make contact.
Team Leader Contact:
Stephen Crampton - info@swarmsys.com - 0121 288 1872