Blue Bear Systems Research

Founded in 2000, Blue Bear Systems Research is a provider of artificial intelligence-enabled autonomous systems for the military and civil markets. The company operates as an agile systems integrator for robotic and autonomous systems (RAS) in the air, land, and sea domains. It specializes in delivering collaborative, AI-enabled autonomous swarm systems for complex applications in defense and security.

The company's offerings cover the entire project lifecycle, from design and development to providing bespoke products. Its product portfolio includes a configurable autonomy toolbox for creating custom solutions, SmartConnect avionics for specialized functions like flight in GPS-denied environments, and the Centurion and Nexus Mission Systems for command and control. Blue Bear also develops digital twins for design, testing, and training purposes. The company serves government organizations, defense contractors, and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Its applications include intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), logistics, border control, and critical infrastructure inspection.

The company was founded by Dr. Yoge Patel, who serves as its CEO. Patel has over 30 years of experience in dual-use autonomous systems, having previously worked at the Defence and Research Agency and QinetiQ. On August 31, 2023, Blue Bear Systems Research was acquired by Saab UK Ltd. and now operates as a center for rapid concept development within the Saab group.

Keywords: autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, drone swarms, unmanned aerial vehicles, robotics, command and control, systems integrator, aerospace and defense, unmanned systems, AI-enabled autonomy, avionics, digital twin, GPS-denied navigation, mission systems, military technology, homeland security, ISTAR, logistics automation, multi-domain operations, rapid prototyping