Aurelius Systems develops autonomous, AI-powered directed energy laser systems designed to neutralize drone threats. Its primary product, Archimedes, is a field-portable system that combines high-power fiber lasers, advanced optics, and machine learning. The system is built using commercial off-the-shelf components and can detect threats beyond 2 km, engaging and neutralizing drones at ranges exceeding 1 km.
The company operates out of San Francisco and has established a U.S. manufacturing line for high-power fiber lasers. Its team includes former Department of Defense and intelligence community operators, alongside optics and photonics experts from leading American laser manufacturers. Technical domains of focus include directed energy, high-power fiber lasers, advanced optics, machine learning autonomy, and mission systems engineering.
Aurelius Systems secured $10 million in seed funding and progressed from prototype to operator field tests in under 18 months. It won the U.S. Army's inaugural FUZE competition and has partnered with American Rheinmetall for integration onto robotic combat vehicles. The technology is directed at defense, military, and critical infrastructure sectors.
