Hivemind
[research]other · food-service · 4 deployments in catalog
Manufacturer
Shield AIForm Factor
other
Lifecycle
research
Operational Reality
Autonomous
Deployments
4
Target Price
Custom Quote
- RESEARCH
Description
Shield AI's Hivemind is an AI autonomy software 'pilot' that enables aircraft and other platforms to operate without GPS or remote pilots using visual-odometry navigation and AI decision-making in GPS/comms-denied environments; it powers the V-BAT and is offered to third-party platforms.
Key facts & specs
- website
- https://shield.ai/
- maturity
- research
- lifecycle
- active
- form factor
- other
- manufacturer
- Shield AI
- deployments count
- 6
- Maturity stage
- research
- Class
- AI autonomy software (AI pilot)
- Capability
- GPS/comms-denied autonomous flight
- Autonomy level
- GPS/comms-denied autonomous flight
- Navigation
- Visual-odometry navigation
- Supported platforms
- V-BAT and third-party platforms
Autonomy: verified vs claimed
Autonomous
Independent audit: evaluates human teleoperation reliance, VR assistance, and vendor autonomy bounds.
Autonomous robotics system.
Safety record
No incidents on record for Hivemind.
FAQ
What is Hivemind?
Shield AI's Hivemind is an AI autonomy software 'pilot' that enables aircraft and other platforms to operate without GPS or remote pilots using visual-odometry navigation and AI decision-making in GPS/comms-denied environments; it powers the V-BAT and is offered to third-party platforms.
Is Hivemind actually deployed in the real world?
Yes. Hivemind is independently verified in real-world operation on the DEPLOY registry, confirmed at named deployment sites with primary sources: not a concept, render, or demo-only.
Who makes Hivemind?
Hivemind is made by Shield AI, based in San Diego, California, USA, founded in 2015.
Where is Hivemind deployed?
6 verified deployments of Hivemind are on the DEPLOY registry, including at USA, United States (multiple hotel chains), U.S. Air Force CCA Program, USA.
Can you buy Hivemind?
Hivemind is at research stage and is not yet available for sale.
What are alternatives to Hivemind?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable other robots to Hivemind include BrainOS, 10Beauty Manicure System, CleanSpark Bitcoin Mining Fleet, Reframe Microfactory System.
How does Hivemind compare to BrainOS?
Hivemind and BrainOS (Brain Corp · 7 deployments) are both other robots on the DEPLOY registry. Hivemind has 6 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is Hivemind a top other?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, Hivemind ranks in roughly the top 3% of other models tracked by the registry.
What is Hivemind's maturity stage?
Hivemind is at the research stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Research stage means active development without commercial deployments on file.
Is Hivemind safe?
Hivemind has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.
Deployments
- Hivemind at U.S. Air Force CCA Program, USA[OPERATIONAL]
U.S. Air Force CCA Program, USA · Jun 17, 2026
- Hivemind at Pentagon, USA[OPERATIONAL]
Pentagon, USA · May 19, 2026
- Hivemind at Iran Conflict Zone (US Central Command)[OPERATIONAL]
Iran Conflict Zone (US Central Command) · May 1, 2026
- Hivemind at United States (multiple hotel chains)[ANNOUNCED]
United States (multiple hotel chains) · May 19, 2026