Tel Aviv: Israeli company Maris-Tech, a global leader in video and AI-based edge computing technology, has developed an AI assisted video system that it claims can dramatically increase the protection of military platforms like main battle tanks (MBT) and armoured fighting vehicles (AFV).
The company’s Uranus Ultra was developed to support ground overhead and airborne threats for armoured platforms. According to the company, the system enhances battlefield effectiveness by providing comprehensive 360° situational coverage, including crucial aerial perspectives.
Israel Bar, Maris-Tech’s CEO and founder, said that this innovative approach eliminates blind spots and ensures real-time operational awareness in both urban and open terrain combat scenarios. “The platform uniquely combines ground and aerial threat detection, such as drones, by integrating perimeter and skyward-facing technologies into a single solution—capabilities typically provided by separate systems,” he added.
Bar added that the platform’s powerful edge computing capabilities enable on-site analysis and decision-making without relying on data transmission to central locations. This capability enhances real-time situational awareness, allowing for faster responses in mission-critical environments. Additionally, Uranus Ultra records events for post-mission analysis, ensuring long-term operational effectiveness.
Israel Bar pointed out that the systems can be connected to an existing EO system of the customer or come with one that the company supplies. The company’s CEO explained that Uranus Ultra delivers clear, actionable intelligence for informed tactical decision-making through ultra-high-resolution video up to 8K with ultra-low latency.
“It’s open architecture allows for seamless integration with existing vehicle systems and supports proprietary AI applications, making it adaptable to specific operational needs and future upgrades,” he said.
The Israeli company says that the systems is designed to meet demanding military-grade standards, and can withstand extreme conditions and electromagnetic interference. The system has learning capability- detected threats are recorded and by studying the video new unexpected threats can be added to the one the system was initially designed to detect.
Israel Bar emphasised the platform’s strategic significance, “Uranus Ultra represents a paradigm shift in situational awareness technology. By enabling networked intelligence across multiple units, we’re not just enhancing individual vehicle capabilities but also transforming battlefield management strategies. Our ongoing AI algorithm development continues to refine threat scenario responses, positioning Uranus Ultra as a cornerstone of next-generation defence technology.”
-The writer is an Israel-based freelance journalist. The views expressed are of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the views of Raksha Anirveda
