The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has announced the official launch of Trusted UGV, the first-ever industry certification program focused on cybersecurity and supply chain integrity for uncrewed ground vehicles (UGVs). The certification was developed through a collaborative industry effort led by AUVSI, with technical support from ARA’s Neya Systems Division, along with input from the AUVSI Cyber Working Group and Ground Advocacy Committee, which included a coalition of UGV manufacturers, cybersecurity experts, and government stakeholders. The certification was unveiled at XPONENTIAL 2025 in Houston, Texas, the world’s largest event dedicated to autonomy and robotics.
As UGVs are increasingly deployed across a wide range of use cases—from defense and public safety missions to critical infrastructure inspection, logistics, and commercial operations—their reliance on software, sensors, and connectivity makes them increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats and supply chain risks. A cyberattack could disrupt operations, interfere with control systems, or expose sensitive data, introducing significant operational, financial, and national security consequences.
The Trusted UGV certification sets a new industry benchmark for digital security and procurement readiness, ensuring ground platforms across all sectors can be safely integrated, deployed, and trusted in mission-critical environments.
Read the full announcement here.
