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Our vision is to establish a globally recognized
hub of excellence in autonomous systems research,
where interdisciplinary collaboration catalyzes
breakthroughs in technology, contributes to
societal well-being, and shapes the future of
autonomous applications

We seek to explore and develop
theoretical and practical
techniques and technologies
related to collaboration between
family of systems/platforms
RITA UARC Executive Director
Dr. Sonya Smith
We aim to pioneer transformative research
and innovations in autonomy that bridge
theoretical exploration with practical
applications, thereby driving progress
in technology, security, and
sustainable development
Our plan is to design, develop
and implement theoretical and
practical techniques and technologies
related to Human-Machine teaming

Today's Talent. Tomorrow's Impact.

The Research Institute for Tactical Autonomy (RITA) leverages the research and expertise of the multifaceted faculty, staff, and student researchers from nine collaborating universities throughout the United States. Together, we conduct research and development for secure and intelligent tactical autonomy, with trustworthy artificial intelligence, collaborations between platforms and human-machine teaming.

US Air Force Selects Howard University to lead its Tactical Autonomy University Affiliated Research Center (TA UARC)

The Research Institute for Tactical Autonomy (RITA) leverages the research and expertise of the multifaceted faculty, staff, and student researchers from 9 collaborating universities throughout the United States. Together, we conduct research and development for secure and intelligent tactical autonomy, with trustworthy artificial intelligence, collaborations between platforms and human-machine teaming.

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