Tercero Technologies

Tercero Technologies, based in Chicago, specializes in advanced FPGA-based AI software and hardware for defense applications, particularly focusing on intelligent sensors and autonomous vehicles. The company targets clients within the defense sector, including branches of the military such as the Marine Corps. Operating in the tactical edge AI market, Tercero leverages field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) to provide solutions that address size, weight, and power (SWaP) constraints, which are critical in defense scenarios. The business model revolves around research, development, and integration of AI technologies, generating revenue through contracts and partnerships with defense organizations. Key offerings include autonomous navigation and control systems for unmanned ground vehicles, as well as advanced perception and sensor processing techniques using monocular and stereo vision, LiDAR, and radar. Tercero's solutions enable real-time threat detection and situational awareness, making them indispensable for modern defense operations.

Keywords: FPGA, AI, defense, autonomous vehicles, intelligent sensors, tactical edge, navigation, perception, sensor processing, unmanned ground vehicles.