Automated GPR UGV
FERRON Industries presents STRATiX, a next-generation autonomous runway integrity and infrastructure intelligence platform engineered to redefine how military and civilian airfields are inspected, monitored, and maintained. Combining advanced autonomous robotics, ground-penetrating radar (GPR), AI-driven analytics, computer vision, and synchronized aerial reconnaissance, STRATiX delivers rapid, high-confidence runway assessment without disrupting flight operations.
At the core of the platform is the STRATiX UGV, a ruggedized autonomous ground vehicle designed specifically for large-scale runway and pavement inspection missions. Operating with precision autonomous navigation, the platform performs high-density scan patterns across runway surfaces while carrying a suite of advanced sensors, including GPR arrays, LiDAR, optical cameras, and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) detection systems. STRATiX can identify surface cracking, material degradation, moisture intrusion, subsurface voids, failed patches, delamination, and structural inconsistencies beneath the pavement structure in real time.
Working in parallel with the ground platform is STRATiX-Air, an integrated aerial reconnaissance system equipped with lightweight GPR payloads and AI-assisted mapping capabilities. The aerial platform provides rapid wide-area coverage, synchronized top-down mapping, geolocation verification, and mission coordination with the ground system. Together, the dual-platform architecture creates a comprehensive multi-layer inspection ecosystem capable of generating a digital structural profile of the airfield environment.
Powered by FERRON’s AI-driven analytics environment, STRATiX transforms raw inspection data into actionable operational intelligence. The platform produces dynamic heatmaps, runway integrity scoring, subsurface cross-sectional analysis, anomaly detection overlays, and predictive maintenance insights that allow operators to assess runway readiness with unprecedented speed and accuracy. By combining autonomous robotics with advanced data interpretation, STRATiX enables infrastructure managers to move from reactive maintenance toward predictive asset management.
Designed for both defense and commercial applications, STRATiX supports expeditionary military airfield assessment, airport pavement management programs, contingency runway evaluations, infrastructure resilience initiatives, and mission-critical readiness operations. The system is particularly valuable in environments where rapid runway validation is essential for supporting aircraft operations, logistics, and emergency response.
Unlike traditional inspection methods that require manual surveys, core sampling, or extended runway closures, STRATiX enables zero-downtime inspections with minimal operational disruption. Its autonomous mission planning, synchronized scanning workflows, and edge-based AI processing allow large runway systems to be evaluated efficiently while maintaining active airfield operations.
STRATiX represents the next evolution of intelligent infrastructure assessment — combining autonomy, advanced sensing, and AI-powered decision support into a unified platform built for the future of airfield readiness.
