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
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Tougaloo College
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Tuskegee University
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Norfolk State University
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Howard University
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Hampton University
5:50
Delaware State University
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Bowie State University
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Florida Memorial University
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Jackson State University
Expertise
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
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