The Research Institute for Tactical Autonomy (RITA) advances innovation at the intersection of artificial intelligence, autonomy, and national security. As a University Affiliated Research Center led by Howard University, RITA’s goal is to foster trust in mission autonomy, collaboration between platforms, and effective human-machine teaming. Explore our core capabilities and download the capabilities brief below.

Capabilities in Action: RITA Facilities Tour

Explore how our research translates into real-world autonomous systems and mission-ready technologies.

Tour Chapters

0:04 Tuskegee University
2:02 Tougaloo College
3:56 Norfolk State University
10:20 Jackson State University
13:27 Howard University
14:58 Hampton University
18:07 Delaware State University
21:38 Bowie State University

Expertise

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Advanced Control and Intelligent Systems

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Aviation and Aerospace Technologies

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Biomedical and Health Informatics

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Cognitive Radio Networks and Wireless Communication

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Computational Sciences and Data Analysis

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Human-Centered Computing and Biometrics

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Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence

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Photonics and Optical Communications

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Robotics and Autonomous Systems

View our Capabilities Brief

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