KEF Robotics Launches Oslo Office, Gets Selected for USSOCOM Arctic Technical Experimentation
Oslo, Norway — October 28, 2024 — KEF Robotics, a pioneer in vision-based aerial autonomy, announces the opening of its new European office in Oslo, Norway. This location will support advanced research and development efforts and strengthen collaboration with KEF’s European partners.
Heading the Oslo office is Paul Erik Frivold, KEF’s newly promoted Director of Engineering for European Operations. Frivold will oversee R&D and lead customer integrations with EU based aircraft manufacturers. The Norway team will also support KEF’s ongoing initiatives in Ukraine, where the company collaborates with local aircraft manufacturers to provide navigation in GPS-denied environments.
“The Oslo office marks an exciting milestone as we expand our presence in Europe,” said Fraser Kitchell, CEO of KEF Robotics. “From this new location, we can accelerate innovation, deepen our ties with European partners, and deliver cutting-edge autonomy solutions to a key global market.”
As part of its European expansion, KEF Norway has been selected to participate in the upcoming Arctic Technical Experimentation (TE) led by USSOCOM and NORSOCOM to be held in Norway in January 2025. In this demonstration, KEF will demonstrate its Tailwind in environments where snow coverage, extended darkness, and a lack of distinguishing features make navigation without GPS exceptionally challenging.
“Our presence in Oslo enables KEF to push the boundaries of GPS denied navigation in some of the most challenging environments on the planet,” said Paul Frivold.
This expansion reinforces KEF’s commitment to pioneering innovation and developing technologies that address real-world challenges, both in Europe and beyond.
Paul Frivold, Engineering Director for European Operations and Odin Severensen, Robotics Research Engineer, KEF Robotics Norway first employees.
About KEF Robotics:
KEF Robotics provides state-of-the-art autonomy software to fly aircraft without a human pilot. A computer vision company at its core, KEF’s algorithms leverage cameras to enable autonomous flight across a variety of platforms and use cases. Our mission is to improve the safety and reliability of aircraft and expand their range and utility. Our first product, Tailwind, enables aircraft to operate in day and nighttime without GPS in uncooperative environments.