New AI tool in XOS drone app store improves object tracking

XTEND, the developer of XOS human-guided autonomous operating system, is teaming up with edge artificial intelligence (AI) and computer vision experts SightX. The partnership aims to boost the onboard data processing capabilities of drones, robots, and smart devices.

Israel-based XTEND was in the news recently for its acquisition of Singaporean drone inspection firm Performance Rotors. And now, the company has partnered with another business to ensure that both its own drones and those of its customers are able to recognize and track objects, understand scenes, and analyze situations in real time much more effectively and efficiently.

The XOS drone operating system is designed to enable human and machine collaboration on the ground and in any scenario. The scalable and flexible system makes any drone a software-defined drone. Moreover, the OS is open to third-party app developers to publish and deploy their software using XTEND’s software…