About Us

Recognized Leader in Autonomous Systems for Complex, Outdoor Environments

Breaking ground in off-road autonomy since 2009.

Founded by renowned robotics entrepreneur Dr. Parag Batavia, Neya has designed, developed, and field-tested autonomous systems that solve some of the toughest outdoor challenges in both the defense and commercial industries.

Today, as a wholly owned subsidiary of ARA, Neya is continuing to advance the state of off-road autonomy. In addition to its groundbreaking work in perception, mission planning, and simulation, Neya is developing an advanced cybersecurity solution to enhance the protection, mitigation, recovery and adaptability of autonomous ground vehicles.

Neya: Our Journey of Innovation

June 2024

Neya partners with AUVSI to develop cyber, supply chain framework for autonomous ground vehicles

April 2024

Neya wins RBR50 Award for cyber autonomy initiative

Jan 2024

David Barnhard named Chief Strategy Officer of Neya

December 2023

Selected by U.S. Army for the DIU’s Ground Expeditionary Autonomous Retrofit System (GEARS) project

Selected by U.S. Army for the DIU’s Ground Expeditionary Autonomous Retrofit System (GEARS) project to develop an autonomous solution that converts existing military vehicles into uncrewed vehicles.

December 2023

Achieves technical milestone with integration of JAUS, IOP Standards with ATAK for Controlling Unmanned Ground Vehicles

November 2023

Unveils Development of Advanced Cybersecurity Solution for Autonomous Ground Vehicles

May 2023

Selected by Defense Innovation Unit to Accelerate Autonomous Vehicle Technology through DIU Ground Vehicle Autonomous Pathways program

January 2022

Division Manager Kurt Bruck named Robotics Senior Executive for NAMC

July 2021

Awarded contract from Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) of DoD

Awarded contract from Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) of DoD to create a Tactical Assault Kit (TAK) plugin to coordinate and deploy unmanned, robotic platforms with CBRN sensors.

January 2020

Selected for Army Capability Accelerator Cohort Program

Cohort to focus on bringing commercial automation technology to artillery resupply.

July 2019

Neya Systems Grows to 50 Employees

March 2019

Awarded CERDEC Phase III Contract

October 2018

Awarded CoVeR Contract

Under the CCDC GVSC Combat Vehicle Robotics (CoVeR) program, Neya is developing and customizing a suite of modular, field-proven, intelligent autonomy software modules for combat vehicle platforms.

May 2018

Opened Boston Office

May 2018

Awarded MARS Contract

Neya Systems is working with multiple industry and federally-funded research and development centers to develop an amphibious autonomy capability focusing on operation in the surf zone.

April 2017

Acquired by Applied Research Associates

ARA acquires Neya Systems. ARA has a strong foundation in unmanned and robotic systems across a variety of markets including military and first response applications.

June 2016

Awarded CERDEC SBIR II Contract

June 2016

Awarded AEODRS Contract

The AEODRS program will create a family of unmanned ground vehicle systems with a high degree of interoperability for rapid integration of new technologies.

October 2015

Awarded SquadMate Contract

August 2015

Neya Systems Awarded Fastest-Growing Company by Inc. Magazine

Neya was ranked 25th on the list of fastest-growing engineering firms.

February 2015

Neya is a Top 10 Most Innovative Robotics Company

Neya Systems is included in this year's Fast Company’s top 10 list of most innovative robotics companies in the world.

June 2014

Neya Systems Reaches 20 Employees

June 2013

First Major Off-Road Autonomy Project

December 2012

First $1M Revenue Year

June 2011

First Robot Built

June 2010

First Employee Hired

January 2010

First SBIR Contract Awarded

When the Department of Defense expressed a need for robots to have higher levels of autonomy, Neya Systems came to the table with a solution by leveraging an Army SBIR award.

October 2009

Neya Systems Founded

Founded by Parag Batavia, Neya Systems has been recognized worldwide for its contributions to advanced unmanned systems technology.

Leadership Team

Neya’s leadership team is composed of accomplished leaders who collectively possess decades of experience in robotics and autonomy. Their knowledge and combined experience are key drivers behind our commitment to delivering innovative solutions that save and improve lives.

Kurt Bruck

Vice President

David Barnhard

Chief Strategy Officer

Vikas Bahl

Chief Technology Officer

Shannon Haas

Chief Operating Officer

Andrew Capodieci

Director of Robotics

Dr. Amanda Sgroi

Director of Perception

Jennifer Brozak

Director of Marketing

David Martin

Director of Software and Architecture

Zachary waller

Strategic Development Director

Neya Systems is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Applied Research Associates, Inc. ARA is the company that government and industry turn to for innovative technologies and solutions to problems that improve our safety, security, and way of life. Our employees, most of whom have advanced degrees in engineering and the physical sciences, have the expertise to tackle the most challenging technical problems.

Neya Systems In the Press

July 10, 2024

Zachary Waller Joins Neya as Strategic Development Director

June 20, 2024

Neya Systems Partners with AUVSI to Develop Cyber, Supply Chain Security Framework for Autonomous Ground Vehicles

April 9, 2024

Neya Wins RBR50 Award for Cyber Autonomy Initiative

March 26, 2024

Neya Systems, CARLA Collaborate to Update Open-Source Simulator to Unreal Engine 5

January 31, 2024