Origin Robotics company

Origin Robotics is a rapidly growing Latvian defense-tech startup (founded in 2022) that develops advanced autonomous UAVs for Europe and NATO allies, combining cost-effective hardware with cutting-edge AI for surveillance, reconnaissance, and counter-drone applications .

Origin Robotics overview

Origin Robotics is a Latvian defense-tech company committed to strengthening Europe’s and NATO’s security capabilities through advanced autonomous systems. Founded on decades of experience in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) development, the company combines cost-efficient hardware with cutting-edge software to deliver powerful and scalable solutions for modern warfare. With a mission to deter and defend against growing regional threats, Origin Robotics designs systems that are both affordable and rapidly adaptable, enabling governments to respond effectively to dynamic battlefield conditions.

Privately funded and focused on innovation, Origin Robotics emphasizes rapid development cycles and low-cost deployment, making high-end defense technologies more accessible to allied nations. As a founding member of the Military Technology, Drone, and Robotics Association—established alongside LMT Defence and Edge Autonomy under the leadership of former Latvian Defense Minister Dr. Artis Pabriks—the company plays a key role in advancing military innovation in the region.

Among its key offerings are BEAK—a man-portable, mid-range precision-guided weapon system with a 15 km range and unmatched cost-efficiency—and BLAZE, an autonomous counter-UAS interceptor that uses radar and AI-driven vision for real-time threat neutralization.

At Origin Robotics, the goal is clear: to provide Europe and its allies with future-proof, autonomous technologies that ensure superior defense readiness while optimizing cost and efficiency in an increasingly complex security landscape.