Overland AI Opens New Factory in Seattle for Advanced Autonomous Ground Vehicle Production

Overland AI Opens New Factory for Manufacturing Advanced Ground Autonomy at Scale

SEATTLE, Feb. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Overland AI, a leader in autonomous ground systems, announced the opening of the Overland AI Factory in South Seattle. Congressman Adam Smith, representing Washington's Ninth Congressional District, visited yesterday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tour of the facility, which will significantly enhance the company's in-house manufacturing and production of autonomous ground vehicles at scale. Congressman Adam Smith participating in a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Overland AI Factory (South Seattle) The Overland AI Factory is designed for end-to-end development and rapid production of both crewed and uncrewed ground vehicles, integrating sophisticated tooling and scalable workflows. The facility will serve as a hub for Overland AI-designed platforms and the precision upfitting of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) vehicles, enabling mission-ready adaptability for defense and national security applications. "I'm honored to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony of this new Overland AI Factory," said Congressman Adam Smith. "By investing in local talent and resources, Overland AI is fostering innovation and creating job opportunities in the Ninth Congressional District to support our national security." The Congressman touring Overland AI's new facility with co-founders Stephanie Bonk (President) and Greg Okopal (Chief Operating Officer) Located in Seattle's industrial corridor, Overland AI's new Factory accelerates the development of ground vehicles powered by OverDrive. With differentiated capabilities like GPS-denied operation and multi-robot coordination, OverDrive-enhanced vehicles are supporting tactical operators today across the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, and Special Operations Command. The Factory's strategic location near Joint Base Lewis-McChord, key military airports, and major seaports streamlines defense logistics and the rapid deployment of mission-ready autonomous systems for mission partners. "This facility marks a new chapter for Overland AI and the future of autonomous ground systems," said Greg Okopal, co-founder and chief operating officer of Overland AI. "By bringing manufacturing in-house, we are now offering our partners an integrated solution, from remote operator to effect on the battlefield." "The Overland AI Factory cements the region's role as a hub for defense technology and manufacturing," said Byron Boots, co-founder and chief executive officer of Overland AI. "This opening reinforces our commitment to advancing ground autonomy for national security." For more information, visit https://www.overland.ai. About Overland AI Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Overland AI is powering ground operations for modern defense. The company leverages over a decade of advanced research in robotics and machine learning, as well as a field-test forward ethos, to deliver advanced autonomy for unit commanders. Hazardous missions in austere and electronically denied environments demand that this technology is reliable and resilient. Overland AI's autonomy kit and OverDrive stack enable ground vehicles to navigate off-road without GPS or direct operator control, while its OverWatch C2 provides commanders with precisely coordinated capabilities that are vital for complex missions to succeed. Overland AI is developing these capabilities and putting them into the hands of tactical operators today. Media Contact Kristen Hoff [email protected] Firecracker PR 1-888-317-4687 ext. 702 Photos accompanying this announcement are available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/00a4379a-11e2-4231-8453-8a80fb2055bb https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/266e9ad0-4d9b-41bb-9635-03772d2718a1 Market News and Data brought to you by Benzinga APIs

Overland AI opens new factory in Seattle to manufacture off-road autonomous vehicles

Seattle startup Overland AI is bringing manufacturing operations close to home with the opening of a 22,000 square-foot facility that will help the 3-year-old company boost production of its autonomous ground systems. U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) attended a private ribbon-cutting event on Wednesday at the new factory, located in the Rainier Beach neighborhood south of downtown Seattle. Founded in 2022 out of the University of Washington, Overland develops technology for the U.S. military that enables a human operator to control multiple robotic vehicles navigating off-road terrain, including in environments with no GPS. The company announced a $32 million funding round last month. Overland will manufacture autonomous ground vehicles from start to finish, as well as upfitting existing platforms, at the new manufacturing facility. The company said it picked Seattle for the factory in part due to its proximity to Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), as well as to the robotics and machine learning talent at the University of Washington. Overland plans to employ 20 people at the factory by the end of the year. Overland currently has around 60 employees; its corporate headquarters is in the Northlake neighborhood. Last year Overland won a two-year contract worth up to $18.6 million with the U.S. Army and Defense Innovation Unit to develop its OverDrive technology platform for the U.S. Army's Robotic Combat Vehicle. Other recipients included top defense tech companies Anduril and Palantir. Overland also works with the U.S. Marine Corps and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), a unit of the Department of Defense. In November it announced a partnership with the XVIII Airborne Corps, a branch of the U.S. Army. The company is led by CEO Byron Boots, a highly regarded robotics researcher who leads the UW's Robot Learning Laboratory and is the Amazon Professor of Machine Learning at the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science and Engineering.The company is led by CEO