Protostar Labs

Situational Awareness. Powered by Vision. Delivered at the Edge.

At Protostar Labs, we develop advanced vision systems powered by edge AI — built for real-time situational awareness in defense vehicles, unmanned platforms, and tactical systems.

Our technologies are designed to operate where connectivity is limited, latency is critical, and decisions need to happen fast — on the ground, in the air, or at the forward edge of the mission.

AI-powered perception. Built for the battlefield.

Next-Gen Vision Systems for Next-Gen Threats

Modern defense operations demand faster intelligence, greater autonomy, and full-spectrum situational awareness — all without relying on remote infrastructure or cloud connectivity.

At Protostar Labs, we deliver smart sensing at the tactical edge, combining:

  • High-performance vision and imaging

  • Rugged, ultra-low-latency edge computing

  • AI/ML models for object detection, classification, and decision support

We partner with integrators, defense contractors, and OEMs to develop modular, mission-ready systems that scale — from rapid reconnaissance to long-duration surveillance in complex environments.

What We Offer

Smart Vision for Tactical Advantage

Our defense solutions fuse high-performance imaging, AI-based object detection, and onboard data processing into compact, ruggedized systems that support critical missions in dynamic environments.

Edge AI Perception Systems

Deploy AI models on embedded platforms and FPGAs — for real-time object detection, threat classification, and navigation support.

Multispectral Vision Modules

Go beyond visible light with near-infrared and thermal sensing — for 24/7 awareness in low-visibility or contested environments.

Situational Awareness Kits

Modular systems for land vehicles, UAVs, and mobile platforms — enhancing detection, tracking, and understanding of the operational scene.

Custom Payload Integration

Vision systems and compute platforms tailored for integration into existing defense systems or custom unmanned platforms.

Applications

Armored & Tactical
Vehicles

Real-time visual intelligence for navigation, convoy coordination, and perimeter monitoring.

Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)

Lightweight vision modules with onboard AI for autonomous navigation, reconnaissance, and target detection.

Surveillance & Perimeter Security

Smart camera systems for remote site monitoring, intrusion detection, and event classification.

Dismounted Systems & Mobile Kits

Compact, wearable or deployable sensors for enhanced soldier awareness or field-based intelligence gathering.

Why Protostar?

Edge-Ready AI

Run advanced neural networks on embedded, low-power hardware with minimal latency — no dependency on the cloud.

From Vision to Action

We don’t just capture the scene — we understand it. Our systems turn raw data into intelligence that supports real-time decision-making.

Space-Grade Engineering

With roots in space systems, our designs meet the highest standards of reliability, autonomy, and compact performance.

Ready for collaboration?

Let’s create the future together.

Solutions

Engineering Services

Vision Lab

Publications

Blog