TurbineOne

TurbineOne is a San Francisco-based company that develops artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions for military and defense applications. The company's flagship product is the Frontline Perception System (FPS), a software platform that enables users to build, tune, and deploy AI-powered recognition algorithms without coding or cloud connectivity. This system is designed to work in field environments and operations centers, allowing analysts and operators to process vast amounts of data from various sensors like video, acoustic, and radar to quickly identify important information.

The FPS incorporates a feature called AutoML, which allows operators to make changes to machine learning models in the field without coding or internet access. These updated models can be immediately deployed to cameras, sensors, autonomous vehicles, and drones at the tactical edge to enhance situational awareness. The company's FPS was added to the Department of Defense's Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace, indicating its high technology readiness level and potential for widespread adoption within the defense sector.

TurbineOne has expanded its capabilities beyond body-worn systems to include applications for robots and drones. In February 2022, the company was awarded a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract by the US Air Force to advance its machine learning capabilities and deploy its software. Additionally, TurbineOne has partnered with Siemens Government Technologies to develop autonomous robots for locating Foreign Object Debris (FOD) on military airfields, starting with a Department of Defense prototyping contract at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.

Key customers and partnerships

TurbineOne's primary customers are within the US Department of Defense, including various military branches and US Special Operations. The company has also established partnerships with commercial entities, notably Siemens Government Technologies, for developing autonomous robots for military airfield maintenance.

The company has collaborated with AFWERX, a program of the US Air Force, to enhance situational awareness capabilities. TurbineOne has also worked with other technology companies such as Google and FEDDATA to integrate their solutions into its platform. In October 2023, TurbineOne's Frontline Perception System was added to the Department of Defense's Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace, potentially opening up opportunities for broader adoption across various defense agencies.