Allen Control Systems (ACS), a leader in autonomous precision robotics, today announced the launch of its Innovation Lab which brings together interdisciplinary engineering teams to accelerate the development of next-generation autonomous systems. The company today also announced that Alex Clark, veteran engineering and counter-unmanned aerial system leader and former Senior Director of Advanced Innovations at BlueHalo, has joined ACS as Head of Innovation to lead the Innovation Lab. “We are doubling down on our commitment to build the weapons systems that the U.S. and our allies will need for the conflicts of the future,” said Steve Simoni, co-founder and President, ACS. “Alex’s proven record of scaling complex defense technology programs and his deep engineering and technical expertise, make him the ideal innovation leader. Alex shares our commitment to building the weapons systems we need to meet the threats of tomorrow.” Clark is an established leader in developing and implementing counter-unmanned aerial system solutions. With two decades of experience pushing the boundaries of C-UAS, autonomy, and advanced sensors, Clark has redefined the capabilities of autonomous systems, translating visionary ideas into tangible, game-changing solutions by leveraging artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotics to help shape a safer future.

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