Autonomous Robotics Defence Case Study (ROS2 & AI)

Case Studies

Advanced Autonomous Robotics for Defense R&D

Delivering Mission-Ready Navigation in
GPS-Denied Environments

Field-Testing Reduction

0 %

Deployment Acceleration

0 %

Client Profile:

Our client is a premier government research organization operating under the Ministry of Defence, Government of
India. Based in Bengaluru, this strategic R&D institution specializes in advanced robotics, autonomous systems,
and underwater defense technologies. With a highly skilled workforce of 500+ scientists and engineers, it drives
cutting-edge innovations for national security applications, including unmanned platforms, AI-enabled systems,
and secure communication solutions.

Problem Statement

The client faced critical gaps in deploying autonomous systems for defense applications:

Our Solution:

MicroGenesis delivered a modular autonomous navigation stack with end-to-end capabilities:

Core Technical Architecture

Development Approach

Phase	Activities	Tools/Outputs
Development	Custom ROS2 nodes for SLAM, EKF, path planning	C++, Python, Nav2 Stack
Testing	HILS validation of obstacle navigation	Gazebo, RViz, Ubuntu 20.04
Deployment	Docker packaging; on-premises integration	Docker, GitLab CI/CD
Knowledge Transfer	SDD/ICD documentation; on-site training	Technical manuals, simulation reports

Business Impact:

The solution delivered mission-ready autonomy within 12 months, achieving quantifiable outcomes:

Performance Metrics

KPI	Result	Operational Impact
Operational Impact	<5 cm drift in GPS-denied environments	Reliable navigation in critical zones
Testing Efficiency	80% validation via HILS pre-deployment	40% reduction in on-site testing time
Deployment Speed	Dockerized configuration	30% faster integration
Project Timeline Compliance	On-time delivery within 12 months	Met MoD defense milestones