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ASI started with John Deere in 2000
ASI began in 2000 developing early precision agriculture technology with John Deere. Over the next 14 years, ASI maintained a strong pedigree of partnerships with large OEMs and end users.
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In The ASI Advantage, Part 1, we considered the first source of competition Autonomous Solutions, Inc. (ASI) faces, original vehicle manufacturers (OEMs). We discussed that while OEMs may appear to have an attractive automation solution, end users may find the solution’s customizations are limited or find themselves locked into exclusive contracts that reduce their flexibility.

Whether providing more customization and flexibility or enhanced safety, ASI delivers an unmatched competitive advantage to our partners.

Depending on the robotic vehicle you’re looking for, it may be more advantageous to seek out a third party to partner with.
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In Part II, we’ll discuss our second source of competition: vehicle robotics companies.

While the unmanned aerial vehicle industry is heavily saturated, the unmanned ground vehicle community is relatively small, populated mainly by research university breakoffs and a handful of established robotics companies like ASI. The technology that robotics companies use to automate vehicles is still evolving but the basic building blocks are fairly similar. End users and OEMs looking for the right partner may need to dig a little deeper than the technology to find the critical differentiators between the standouts in this community.

The following are some of the characteristics that make ASI stand out above our competition as a world leader in the industry:
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Business stability: ASI began in the year 2000 working with John Deere on early precision agriculture development. Over the next fourteen years, our team earned valuable experience navigating a highly specialized technology company through an industry that has seen sever cutbacks and explosive expansion. ASI remains privately held and maintains a respected reputation in the robotics community. Our company and products have received awards for excellence both locally and nationally.
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Proven track record with large companies: We were recently told by a large prospect that of all the robotics companies they researched, ASI was the one that had a resume of successful partnerships with larger companies. We’ve worked with a number of large OEMs and end users throughout the years—most recently Ford Motor Company. Learning to effectively navigate the issues that large companies face continues to be a part of our long term strategy.

High standards in safety: Operational safety is one of our key focuses when implementing robotics in the field. Each automation kit we develop is equipped with at least four layers safety involving hardware, software, sensors, and the operator.
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For example, the robotic vehicle’s on-board computer constantly performs more than 100 error checks, notifying the operator of minor errors or initiating an emergency stop for critical errors such as loss of GPS or communication. ASI maintains this high level of safety in every aspect of development and implementation.

Multi-vehicle command and control: While our competition may be able to effectively control one vehicle in a remote control or teleoperation solution, ASI excels at controlling multiple vehicles with one operator. Our Mobius command and control software coordinates complex paths involving two or more vehicles while managing safety of the entire event. Mobius monitors critical vehicle health indicators of all vehicles involved, manages traffic, executes complex tasks involving vehicle implements, and ensures the most efficient completion of the mission.
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Our people: Simply put, through character and experience, our people make the difference. Some of our employees have been with ASI since it began, and others are able to leverage experience they’ve gained with companies like L3, Microsoft, Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics, Trimble, ATK, and others. Whatever the case, your ASI team will focus on safety, simplicity, innovation, and quality.

In competition with companies both large and small, ASI has a proven track record of success. Whether providing more customization and flexibility or enhanced safety, ASI delivers an unmatched competitive advantage to our partners.
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