Autonomous intelligence in hardware
The PRISM robotics platform puts NRS dual-mode reasoning into physical systems — deterministic precision for safety-critical operations, probabilistic adaptation for unstructured environments. Two variants already in development. The future of embodied AI is here.
Two platforms. One architecture.
Minimalist for controlled environments. Rugged for the field. Both running identical dual-mode NRS reasoning cores — deterministic and probabilistic.
Minimalist S
Indoor & Residential
Precision and responsiveness in controlled environments. Manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, domestic automation.
- ◆ Height: 180 cm
- ◆ Weight: 85 kg
- ◆ Battery: 18-hour runtime
- ◆ Processors: 48 NRS cores
- ◆ Parameters: 2.332T
- ◆ Payload: 35 kg manipulation
Synapse Node
Outdoor & Industrial
Durability and autonomy in unstructured environments. Construction, agriculture, mining, defense operations.
- ◆ Height: 195 cm
- ◆ Weight: 110 kg
- ◆ Battery: 24-hour runtime
- ◆ Processors: 63 NRS cores
- ◆ Parameters: 2.332T
- ◆ Payload: 50 kg manipulation
Unit economics that scale.
ARM-style blueprint licensing ensures margin stacking without capital burden. We architect—partners manufacture. Recurring NRS licensing at every unit.
(100K volume)
ARM licensing for robotics.
Blueprint licenses + per-unit NRS software royalties = margin stacking without capex.
Blueprint License
$2-5M upfront for complete hardware schematics, manufacturing specs, and design files.
Per-Unit NRS License
$500-2K per robot for the NRS reasoning software and ongoing updates.
Ongoing Support
15% annual maintenance and NRS algorithm improvements for the lifetime of each unit.
Atherion owns the intelligence layer. Every robot manufactured generates immediate licensing revenue, then recurring royalties for life. Manufacturer owns zero IP. We capture all margins.
Margin advantage vs. traditional robotics.
ARM-style licensing eliminates manufacturing capex and delivers software-like margins.
Defense applications.
Six military variants in advanced development. Special operations, maritime, aerial, and strategic partnership deployments.
SOF-D Special Operations
Hardened variant optimized for special operations requirements. Enhanced stealth, network isolation, autonomous decision-making.
UAE Defense Partnership
Regional deployment partnership. Custom configuration for Middle East operations. Integration with C2 infrastructure.
Maritime Operations
Waterproof, salt-resistant systems for naval and coastal defense. Autonomous mine countermeasures and port security.
Aerial Reconnaissance
VTOL-integrated neural processor suite for drone swarms. NRS-powered coordination without satellite links.
Classified information. Defense partnerships require NDA. Contact leighton@velariq.ai
The future of autonomous systems is now.
Blueprint licensing, defense partnerships, manufacturing agreements, and integration inquiries.
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