Overland AI opens autonomous ground vehicle manufacturing facility in Washington
Overland AI has officially opened the Overland AI Factory in South Seattle, Washington. The company, which specializes in autonomous ground systems, hopes the new plant will enhance its in-house manufacturing and production capabilities. According to the company, the Overland AI Factory is engineered for the end-to-end development and rapid production of both crewed and uncrewed ground vehicles. The new plant will act as a hub for Overland AI-designed platforms and the precision upfitting of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) vehicles. Overland AI Factory is designed to accelerate the development of ground vehicles powered by OverDrive, which supports tactical operators across the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, and Special Operations Command.
What people are saying
In a recent quote, Greg Okopal, co-founder and chief operating officer of Overland AI, said, “This facility marks a new chapter for Overland AI and the future of autonomous ground systems. By bringing manufacturing in-house, we are now offering our partners an integrated solution, from remote operator to effect on the battlefield.”
Byron Boots, co-founder and chief executive officer of Overland AI, added, “The Overland AI Factory cements the region’s role as a hub for defense technology and manufacturing. This opening reinforces our commitment to advancing ground autonomy for national security.”
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Alexis Gajewski is a manufacturing writer and editor with nearly 20 years of experience covering the people, practices, and technologies that keep industrial facilities running. For more than a decade, she served as Senior Content Strategist for Plant Services, creating content for plant managers, engineers, and maintenance professionals on a variety of industrial topics.
During her tenure, Alexis worked to develop the brand’s digital strategy and helped launch and produce Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast. She also created The Lighter Side of Manufacturing, a weekly blog that explored the inventive and sometimes humorous side of the industry.
Alexis co-founded Influential Women in Manufacturing, a recognition program that honored 49 women in its first two years, earned an industry award for Best Product Launch, and received a proclamation from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and a commendation from U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth.
She also led newsroom operations and development at a large media company where she set editorial standards, developed training curriculum, and helped support AI adoption for more than 150 editors across 80+ brands spanning manufacturing, industrial processing, automation, and more.
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