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Scout AI Inc. and Hendrick Motorsports Technical Solutions (HMS) have announced a strategic partnership to develop NOMAD, a next-generation unmanned ground vehicle (UGV). This advanced robotic platform is controlled by Scout AI’s innovative Fury autonomy system, marking a significant advancement in tactical ground robotics for defense applications.
Key Highlights
- Scout AI and Hendrick Motorsports Technical Solutions have partnered on the NOMAD unmanned ground vehicle.
- The UGV is automated by Scout AI’s Fury autonomy system, which uses a new lightweight and low-latency foundation model.
- The system features a second-generation hardware stack that is over 90% smaller and more power-efficient.
- NOMAD operates using a camera-only, passive-sensing system, eliminating the need for costly and fragile sensors.
- The collaboration combines Scout AI’s expertise in artificial intelligence with Hendrick Motorsports’ legacy in high-performance engineering.
Introducing the NOMAD Platform
The NOMAD platform represents the second UGV form factor to be integrated with the Fury system. It is designed to be a fast and adaptable vehicle, built for the most challenging mission environments. The UGV is powered by Scout’s fastest foundation model to date, which has been purpose-built for compact robotic platforms. This technology enables NOMAD to operate autonomously beyond the line of sight, follow a human teammate from a safe distance, and integrate a wide array of payloads for various light tactical ground missions.
Advanced Camera-Only Autonomy
A key feature of the NOMAD is its reliance on Scout AI’s next-generation, camera-only autonomy. The system utilizes Vision-Language-Action (VLA) reasoning combined with rugged, commercial off-the-shelf hardware. By removing costly and fragile sensors and depending on fully learned models, the Fury system provides human-like judgment in real-time. This approach ensures NOMAD maintains a low-cost and low-signature footprint, making it a highly effective asset on the battlefield. The platform also introduces Scout’s second-generation Fury hardware stack, which is significantly more power-efficient and over 90% smaller than previous versions.
A Partnership of Innovation and Engineering
This partnership leverages the unique strengths of both organizations. Colby Adcock, Co-Founder and CEO of Scout AI, stated that the collaboration underscores the extensibility of the Fury system across multiple form factors. “NOMAD is an incredible platform, fast, adaptable, and designed for the toughest mission environments,” said Adcock. “We’re just beginning to unlock its potential across ground, air, sea, and space domains.”
Rhegan Flanagan, Director of Government Programs at HMS, highlighted how Hendrick Motorsports is bringing its dedication to engineering excellence to support the warfighter. “Partnering with Scout AI allows us to combine world-class vehicle engineering with cutting-edge autonomy to deliver NOMAD—a commercial platform designed to give our servicemembers greater capability, protection, and confidence on the battlefield,” Flanagan said.
About Scout AI
Scout AI was founded in 2024 by Colby Adcock and Collin Otis. The company’s mission is to build the AI brain for defense robotics. Its Fury autonomy stack is designed to transform uncrewed ground, air, sea, and space systems into intelligent, collaborative teammates that multiply warfighter effectiveness.
For more information, visit https://scoutco.ai/.
About Hendrick Motorsports
Founded in 1984, Hendrick Motorsports is a legendary name in auto racing, having earned a record 14 NASCAR Cup Series championships. The organization’s advanced engineering capabilities include high-performance automotive design, manufacturing, and systems integration. The NOMAD program represents the latest initiative from Hendrick Motorsports Technical Solutions to apply its decades of motorsport engineering excellence to defense innovation.
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