Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Basic Research

The Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Basic Research program is designed to advance the Army's capabilities in AI and ML through foundational research. This initiative aims to support an AI-enabled Multi-Domain Operations Force by exploring various applications such as target detection using multiple cooperative autonomous sensors. It also focuses on enhancing leader decision-making with AI-enhanced common operating procedures and replicating tactical behaviors for autonomous maneuver capabilities. Additionally, the program addresses predictive maintenance, intelligence support for operations, AI-enabled network cybersecurity, intelligent business process automation, and medical support.

The AI/ML Basic Research Hub is a collaborative effort involving industry, government, and academia. It emphasizes the integration of cutting-edge academic research with industrial expertise to address complex Army technology challenges. Key areas of research include object recognition, leader decision-making enhancements, predictive maintenance, network resiliency, and cybersecurity. This collaboration ensures that the research aligns with the Army's modernization strategy and contributes to the broader Science and Technology portfolio.

The Intelligence Support to Operations component investigates AI methodologies for object detection and intelligence augmentation in operational contexts. This includes improving battlespace awareness through advanced data management techniques and developing machine learning algorithms tailored for specific military applications. The research aims to enhance situational awareness, decision-making processes, and command coordination by leveraging user experience experimentation and sensor autonomy.

The Artificial Intelligence Hub at Carnegie Mellon University serves as a focal point for optimizing the Army's AI initiatives. It explores distributed AI architectures that improve data processing efficiency across enterprise and tactical systems. The hub's research encompasses a wide range of applications including robotics, predictive maintenance, multi-domain command and control, and force protection. By focusing on distributed AI solutions, the hub seeks to address vulnerabilities in current centralized models while advancing the Army's capability to integrate AI into its operations effectively.