Coby Adcock’s Scout AI raises $100 million to train its models for war. We visited its bootcamp.
Summary
Scout AI, a defense-focused startup, has secured $100 million in Series A funding to advance its military artificial intelligence technology. Founded by Coby Adcock and Collin Otis, the company utilizes Vision Language Action (VLA) models to enable autonomous operation for ground vehicles and reconnaissance drones. By training its models on real-world military terrains and collaborating with the Department of Defense, Scout aims to enhance logistical support and precision targeting. The company positions itself as a software-centric defense lab, intending to provide autonomous capabilities that augment human operations while addressing the growing need for scalable, intelligent military systems.
(Source:TechCrunch)