Hivemind AI software carries out first on-water 'swarming test' in Taiwan mission
Hivemind autonomously directed Thunder Tiger drone boats through Taiwan's first coordinated maritime swarming exercise, expanding autonomous defence capabilities at sea.
Shield AI's Hivemind software successfully executed its inaugural autonomous swarming mission on open water during a Taiwan-based exercise. The AI system coordinated two vessel models, SeaShark 600 and 800, manufactured by Thunder Tiger. Hivemind took command and orchestrated the vessels' movement using radar feeds, camera imagery, and ship-tracking signals.
The software independently identified a target of interest, organized the fleet's response, and guided a separate ship away from the area. Nathan Michael, Shield AI's Chief Technology Officer, highlighted the technology's scalability across various domains, platforms, and assets. Nathan Michael further emphasized the potential of Hivemind to transform maritime surveillance operations and strengthen deterrence through resilient, intelligent operations.
Shield AI and Thunder Tiger plan further collaborations to incorporate additional sensors and enhance coordinated swarm capabilities for future maritime applications.
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