Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Basic Research

The Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Basic Research, is a part of the Army's Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) budget activity. The program aims to execute intramural and extramural basic research in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to support an AI-enabled Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) Force. The specific objectives include conducting basic research in AI/ML to impact areas such as target detection using Multiple Cooperative Autonomous Sensors, leader decision-making enhancement through AI-enhanced Common Operating Procedure, replication of tactical behaviors for autonomous capabilities, predictive maintenance, Intel support for Operations, AI-enabled network/cybersecurity, intelligent business and process automation, and medical support. The program is coordinated with the Army Science and Technology (S&T) portfolio and efforts in other related program elements.

The Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning (AI/ML) Basic Research Hub under Program PE 0601601A is a consortium of industry, government, and academia focused on AI basic research. The program aims to leverage AI/ML breakthrough technologies for future application to Army-relevant areas such as object recognition using Multiple Cooperative Autonomous Sensors, leader decision-making enhancement, replication of tactical behaviors for autonomous capabilities, predictive maintenance, Intel support for Operations, network and cybersecurity, AI-enhanced common operating picture (CoP), intelligent business and process automation, and medical support. Collaboration between academia, industry, and government is a key element of the Hub concept as each member brings with it a distinctly different approach to research. The program also focuses on improving AI integration into battlespace awareness and force application Joint Capability Area (JCA), conducting research into distributed AI fabric, algorithms, human-computer interaction enables operations in multiple JCA areas including command and control, force application, and logistics.