FORT is excited to announce that we have partnered with OpenJAUS to integrate native support for the RAS-G Interoperability Profile into our latest custom control solution. This milestone brings FORT's safety-certified technology directly into the IOP ecosystem and opens up new pathways for customers in defense and government programs.
RAS-G IOP Compliant Control
The Robotics and Autonomous Systems – Ground Interoperability Profile (RAS-G IOP) is a U.S. Army-led open architecture standard built on the SAE AS-4 JAUS messaging protocol. It defines how UGV platforms, payloads, and controllers communicate, allowing systems from different vendors to work together without custom integration. RAS-G compliance is also a key pillar of the Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA), a DoD strategy aimed at reducing lifecycle costs, preventing vendor lock-in, and accelerating capability integration.
By enabling native RAS-G IOP support, FORT's controller can now communicate with IOP-compliant systems right out of the box. That means customers can deploy our safety-certified technology alongside other RAS-G IOP platforms without the need for additional development, resulting in faster time to field and lower integration costs.
The integration empowers defense programs to move away from proprietary silos and toward a joint ecosystem where best-in-class components work together seamlessly from day one.
Partnering with OpenJAUS
The project centered on a custom remote control solution for autonomous ground vehicles requiring both rigorous safety and full JAUS standardization. By leveraging the OpenJAUS SDK, FORT was able to clear the traditional technical hurdles of interoperability quickly, ensuring our control systems are future-proof and ready for rapid deployment on any IOP-compliant platform.
For years, OpenJAUS's mission has been to provide the "glue" that connects complex robotic systems. Their proven experience and expertise in JAUS architecture made them an ideal partner to help bring FORT's safety-critical control systems into the IOP ecosystem quickly and seamlessly.
"Seeing FORT's reliable and safety-certified controller natively support RAS-G IOP is a major win for the industry," said Tom Galluzzo, Co-Founder of OpenJAUS. "From our perspective as long-time architects of JAUS and IOP technology, FORT has world-class products for reliable MOSA-compliant ground autonomy control."
A Strategic Advantage for Defense Programs
What truly sets this partnership apart is the fusion of standardized software with FORT's unique safety-certified control systems. This isn't just a technical achievement; it's a strategic advantage for Primes and OEMs who need to meet strict military mandates without sacrificing development speed or increasing lifecycle costs.
As Tom Galluzzo put it, "Having successfully proven this capability through real defense vehicle development, we've seen firsthand how RAS-G interoperability leads to lower integration costs. We are proud to support FORT in delivering a solution that combines deep JAUS-based capability with reliable, fail-safe performance, setting a new standard for what an interoperable robotic ecosystem can achieve."
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