
Applied Intuition on Thursday said it has acquired EpiSys Science, Inc. (EpiSci) in a deal that complements its capabilities and expertise in applying artificial intelligence and autonomy software to ground vehicles with similar technologies in the air and maritime domains. The new addition also demonstrates Applied Intuition’s commitment to the defense market. EpiSci was one of several companies with AI-based software used to autonomously pilot the X-62 test aircraft—an F-16 variant—last spring with then-Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall aboard (Defense…