Last Updated on: 28th May 2025, 04:22 pm
OTTO Engineering, a leading developer and manufacturer of ruggedized communications equipment for law enforcement, the Federal government and military sectors, and RAD, a pioneer in Auditory Augmentation technology, today announced a strategic alliance aimed at transforming the next generation of electronic devices used by warfighters.
Through this alliance, OTTO Engineering and RAD will collaborate to provide the industry with products that integrate RAD’s groundbreaking Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Auditory Display technologies.
RAD’s technologies aim to augment a warfighter’s situational awareness and access to intelligence via a natural language voice-interaction system. Its technology allows access to critical information, enabling faster decision-making and enhancing operational effectiveness in dynamic environments.
“We are excited to partner with RAD to bring their innovative Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Auditory Display technologies to the tactical communications market,” said Dan Stanek, President of OTTO Engineering. “This collaboration allows us to provide warfighters with OTTO’s ruggedized communication solutions and RAD’s cutting-edge AI capabilities to deliver next-generation products that enhance warfighter performance and survivability.”
RAD’s technologies enhance situational awareness, enabling users to rapidly process complex battlefield data. They can also transform visual data into intuitive auditory cues, allowing warfighters to maintain focus on their environment, as well as supporting quicker decision-making with higher decision quality, and improved mission outcomes in high-pressure scenarios.
Jason Rugolo, CEO of RAD, said: “OTTO Engineering’s commitment to excellence in tactical communications makes them an ideal partner for delivering our Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Auditory Display technologies to the military and Federal markets. Together, we are setting a new standard for how warfighters interact with their equipment and environment, improving both safety and mission effectiveness.”
This strategic partnership represents a major advancement in tactical technology, combining OTTO’s trusted communications hardware with RAD’s innovative AI-driven auditory solutions. OTTO Engineering and RAD are dedicated to driving innovation and delivering transformative capabilities that support the evolving needs of the warfighter.