05/31/2026
Autonomy built for high-stakes environments starts with a mission bigger than technology. The Pittsburgh Robotics Network team recently sat down with Dr. Sanjiv Singh, CEO and Co-founder of Near Earth Autonomy, to discuss the origins of autonomous casualty evacuation and the vision driving the company forward. From flying the first autonomous helicopter in 2010 to advancing systems that remove human crews from dangerous rescue missions, the conversation highlighted how robotics continues to redefine safety, defense, and operational capability at scale.
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