Access
Deliver and deploy systems where conventional access is limited.
Swarm Index · Exploration
Extend presence and knowledge into extreme environments
Integrated systems for access, observation, and the establishment of initial physical and intelligent infrastructure.
Operational objective
Exploration turns reach into actionable knowledge.
Swarm Spatial connects adaptable structures, instrumentation, autonomous computing, and resilient communication to understand the conditions and properties of extreme environments and operate within them.
Observation
Measure conditions, properties, and risks through integrated instrumentation.
Adaptation
Adapt structures and autonomous systems to changing operating conditions.
System architectures
One lead technology. One connected architecture.
The lead technology gives this field a clear centre of gravity. Supporting architectures connect the functions relevant to its operational objective.
Featured technology
Modular structural architecture
EXE-MTS
A modular, transformable skeletal architecture for physical infrastructure, mobility, and adaptable structures in extreme and exo-environments.
Architecture profile
Exploration
EXE-MTS family
The modular structural architecture forms a shared foundation. Its configurations extend it for the requirements of this operational field.
Transformable transportation system
EXE-MTS-T
A transformable transportation system based on the EXE-MTS architecture for mobility and operation in extreme and exo-environments.
Adaptable landing and support architecture
EXE-MTS-L
An adaptable architecture connecting landing gear, landing structure, and structural stabilisation across changing surface conditions.
Transformable mobility and propulsion architecture
EXE-MTS-P
A mobility architecture combining propulsive and wheel-based functions for different operating conditions.
Supporting architectures
Further building blocks contributing to the operational objective.
Resilient computing architecture
SPORE
Self-Programmable Operating Resilient Environment: a self-programmable computing architecture for autonomous and swarm systems.
Intelligent communication architecture
AGGIC
Analog Geometric-Glyph Intelligence Communication: an intelligent communication architecture for autonomous and swarm systems in exo-environments.
Compact nuclear energy architecture
Subtilis-Exiguus
A nuclear energy system architecture combining ultra-fine reactivity control with extreme volumetric compactness.
Engineering and scientific foundation
Technical fields that make this goal possible.
These capabilities work as an integrated architecture connecting physical systems, control, energy, communication, and computing.
Applied and Theoretical Mathematics
Models, optimisation, and mathematical foundations for coupled physical and intelligent systems.
Advanced Computing Architectures and Communication Systems
Portable, distributed, and scalable computing and communication architectures.
Advanced Signal and Control Systems
Perception, state estimation, and control of dynamic systems under demanding conditions.
Dynamical Mechanical Structure Architectures
Transformable, modular, and load-bearing structures for changing tasks and environments.
Instrumentation, Measurement, and Real-Time Inverse Problems
Measurement systems and real-time interpretation of environmental, structural, and system states.
Analog and Power Electronics Systems
Electronic interfaces, power conversion, and robust hardware for integrated systems.
Resilient, Fault-Tolerant, and Safety-Critical Systems
System architectures for controlled behaviour under faults, failures, and limited access.
Adaptable, Autonomous, and Swarm Systems
Distributed decision and coordination architectures for cooperating systems.
Modular and Transformable Propulsion Systems
Propulsion and mobility architectures that adapt to mission phase and environment.
Compact Portable Nuclear Systems
Compact energy architectures for remote operations with limited supporting infrastructure.
Connected fields