Mara
ActiveAI-nativeBuilding a horde of tactical robots trained on gameplay. Starting with Spike: a swarming anti-drone system defending high-value targets.
What it does
Mara builds autonomous, short-range, AI-powered robotic defense systems. Our first product is Spike: a dirt-cheap air defense system which protects military equipment & critical infrastructure from simultaneous attack by dozens of jam-proof enemy drones. Unlike traditional cUAS, which is slow, expensive, and centralized, our system is fast, distributed, and built for frontline deployment. What makes us different? We train our autonomy in a video game—combining simulation-driven AI with player data to develop constantly adapting tactics.
Its site says now · captured 2026-08-23
Mara | Autonomy in Contact
Mara is bringing an unfair advantage to the line of contact: sentient ammunition that neutralizes FPV drones.
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