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Emesent Cortex
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Hovermap’s AI-powered Autonomy Engine
The AI at the core of every Hovermap system
At the heart of every Hovermap system is Cortex, the intelligent software powering world class autonomy and smart navigation. Using advanced algorithms like SLAM, 3D perception, path planning and control, Cortex enables Hovermap to autonomously map complex, GPS-denied environments, make real time decisions and capture high resolution 3D+ data – without human intervention – even beyond line of sight and communication range.
From underground mines to large industrial sites or complex urban environments, Cortex transforms data capture, enhancing safety, efficiency, and operational insights like never before.
Pushing boundaries with autonomous exploration
In 2018, Emesent made history with the first autonomous drone flight in an underground mine, proving our cutting-edge autonomy in one of the most challenging environments on earth. Since then, we’ve continued to push the limits of autonomous technology, enabling even more complex and diverse missions, expanding to more robotic platforms and enhancing robustness and reliability in the harshest conditions.
Emesent Cortex delivers peace of mind
When Hovermap is mounted on a compatible drone, Cortex takes control of the entire flight— eliminating the need for manual piloting and making fast, confident, and stress-free scanning accessible to anyone in the team. Accessed via the Commander app on a tablet, Cortex continuously analyzes the environment to detect obstacles, plan optimal routes, and send real-time commands, seamlessly adapting to new information. The result? Smarter, safer, and simpler autonomous missions, even in the most challenging environments.
Safer, simpler smarter autonomy
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Simple operation
Intuitive operation without the need to be an expert drone pilot, making advanced exploration accessible to the whole team.
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Pilot expertise not required
Hovermap delivers true set-and-forget autonomy. Simply define your scan area with a simple swipe on your tablet, and let the system take over — no expert piloting needed.
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Explore the unknown
AI powered autonomous navigation enables deployment beyond communications range and visual line of sight with no additional infrastructure required, with or without GPS.
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Advanced obstacle detection
Advanced perception minimizes the required distance from obstacles, allowing safer autonomous movement, even in tight spaces.
Emesent Products
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Fully autonomous data capture powered by Cortex
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Exceptional reliability and performance
LiDAR, state-of-the-art SLAM, and cutting-edge autonomy algorithms deliver exceptional reliability and performance.
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Choice of autonomy modes
Choose the level of autonomy to suit your needs, from joystick controlled pilot assist to letting Hovermap take full control.
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Capture data anywhere
Seamless operation in both GPS and GPS-denied environments.
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Deploy with confidence
With thousands of deployment hours and hundreds of customers, Emesent’s autonomy is rigorously tested and continuously enhanced for robustness in tough environments.
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For all your operational needs
Works effectively underground, above ground, in urban canyons and inside buildings, covering a wide range of operational needs.
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Any lighting conditions
Seamless operation in bright sunlight, complete darkness, fog, dust, or low visibility.
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Plug and play across multiple platforms
Emesent’s autonomy system auto-detects the platform— from drones to ground robots —and configures itself for optimal performance.
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Versatile use cases
Designed for diverse industries and missions, with multiple operating modes and seamless integration with drones, ground robots, and UGVs for autonomy or mapping applications.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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