Aurelius Systems and American Rheinmetall Unveil 'Archimede' Laser Counter-Drone Ground Robot System at Detroit Showcase
At the Reindustrialize 2026 industrial summit in Detroit, Aurelius Systems and American Rheinmetall jointly demonstrated 'Archimede,' an autonomous laser directed-energy weapon (DEW) system integrated onto an unmanned ground vehicle (UGV). This marks the first public appearance of the counter-UAS system mounted on a robotic ground platform, though no specific performance data was disclosed.
Highlights
- Aurelius Systems and American Rheinmetall jointly debuted the 'Archimede' autonomous laser counter-drone system at the Reindustrialize 2026 summit in Detroit.
- The Archimede system is a directed-energy weapon (DEW) purpose-built for counter-UAS missions, integrated onto an unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) supplied by American Rheinmetall.
- This Detroit showcase marks the first public appearance of Archimede following its integration onto a robotic ground platform.
- No specific performance parameters — including laser power, engagement range, or platform specs — were disclosed during the public demonstration.
- The unveiling highlights a growing industry trend toward autonomous, land-based directed-energy solutions for countering drone threats.
Aurelius Systems and American Rheinmetall Unveil 'Archimede' Laser Counter-Drone Ground Robot System
At the Reindustrialize 2026 industrial and manufacturing summit held in Detroit, Michigan, Aurelius Systems and American Rheinmetall jointly showcased an unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) equipped with an autonomous laser directed-energy weapon (DEW) system designated 'Archimede'.
System Overview
Developed by Aurelius Systems, the Archimede system is positioned as an autonomous directed-energy weapon purpose-built for counter-UAS (C-UAS) missions. During the demonstration, the system was integrated onto a robotic ground platform supplied by American Rheinmetall — the U.S. subsidiary of Germany's Rheinmetall AG.
Technical Background
Directed-energy weapons have long been a priority area of military research and development across multiple nations, with the United States, United Kingdom, Israel, and China all incorporating such technologies into operational counter-drone and air defense programs. The Archimede system represents one of the latest applications within this category, combining autonomous targeting capabilities with laser-based effectors on a mobile ground platform.
Limited Public Disclosure
Notably, neither Aurelius Systems nor American Rheinmetall disclosed any specific performance parameters during the public demonstration. Details such as laser output power, effective engagement range, and detailed platform specifications were not released to attendees or the press.
Significance of the Debut
This event marks the first public unveiling of the Archimede system following its integration onto a robotic ground vehicle, drawing considerable industry attention to the broader trend of land-based autonomous counter-drone directed-energy solutions. The showcase reflects growing momentum in the development of mobile, ground-deployed DEW platforms designed to address the proliferating drone threat on the modern battlefield.
Source: American Rheinmetall / Reindustrialize 2026
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