FORT Robotics has launched Connectivity Aggregation, a software product that keeps autonomous and remote-controlled machines connected where a single network falls short. It unveiled the product on October 14, 2026, at the Association of the United States Army Annual Meeting & Exposition in Washington. The software combines cellular, satellite, Wi-Fi, and tactical radio into one link that adapts as conditions change. It is rolling out with several defense customers and works with standard commercial networks, public or private, without proprietary devices. "A dropped connection is annoying when you're talking with a friend. It's a very different problem when someone is remotely operating a 20-ton machine," said chief executive officer Samuel Reeves. FORT has more than 600 customers and 19,500 units in the field. It plans to go public through a merger with Newbury Street II Acquisition Corp (Nasdaq: NTWO).

FORT Robotics expands its Trust Layer for Physical AI with Connectivity Aggregation to keep autonomous machines reliably connected Anywhere. New software solution bridges any combination of cellular, satellite, Wi-Fi, and radio networks into a single link for dependable communications in challenging environments With the rise in autonomous ground vehicles and remote-controlled and uncrewed systems, maintaining a reliable connection is critical for safe operation. To address that challenge, FORT Robotics, the Trust Layer for Physical AI, today announced Connectivity Aggregation, a new software solution that keeps autonomous and remotely-controlled machines connected in places where a single network falls short. More headlines. Articles. FORT introduced the solution today at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting & Exposition, sharing that it is in active rollout with several defense customers with critical connectivity requirements. Attendees can visit FORT Robotics at the Innovation Pavilion hosted by J.A. Green & Company. A robot should never become unreachable just because one network fails. Connectivity Aggregation combines cellular, satellite, Wi-Fi, and tactical radio into one resilient link that automatically adapts as network conditions change. The technology is designed for critical applications where losing connectivity can mean losing visibility into or control over a machine. For machines to be trustworthy, they have to stay connected when it matters most. "We've all been on a phone call when the signal starts breaking up and suddenly the person on the other end is gone," said Samuel Reeves, CEO of FORT Robotics. "A dropped connection is annoying when you're talking with a friend. It's a very different problem when someone is remotely operating a 20-ton machine." Seamless Operation Across Contested Environments Operating robots and vehicles from a distance often means relying on multiple networks, especially in contested environments and places with physical obstacles, dead zones, or compromised infrastructure. When a network underperforms or drops, switching to another one manually can cause downtime. For critical operations, a network disruption of even a fraction of a second can cause mission failure. "Imagine a soldier remotely operating an autonomous vehicle in contested territory. If the network degrades or gets jammed, that soldier could suddenly lose control of the machine," said Carlos Villegas, FORT's Strategic Account Executive for Defense. "When troops are working alongside heavy autonomous equipment, a disruption in communications puts lives at risk and compromises the mission." Connectivity Aggregation is designed to close that gap by seamlessly aggregating multiple networks into a single, optimized connection that offers a level of reliability no single network can provide. Any Network, Anywhere Like other FORT solutions, Connectivity Aggregation is designed to be network-agnostic for use in any location. It works with standard commercial networks, with no proprietary devices or custom cellular links required, and can be used with both public and private networks. Customers can run the software on their own hardware, use it as a standalone solution, or combine it with FORT's broader hardware and software platform. FORT works directly with each customer to support integration. A Trusted Platform The solution is the latest product in FORT's platform, designed to make robots - including humanoid robots - safe, secure, and reliable enough to deploy at scale. FORT's technology is already used by more than 600 customers with more than 19,500 units in the field in a variety of verticals across defense and beyond, including warehousing, transportation, and agriculture, and defense. The company recently announced its intention to go public through a business combination (the "Business Combination") with Newbury Street II Acquisition Corp (Nasdaq: NTWO). Upon closing, the combined company is expected to be named FORT Robotics Holdings, Inc. and to be listed on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol "FROB," subject to regulatory approvals. About FORT Robotics FORT is The Trust Layer for Physical AI, with the charter of making autonomous machines safe, secure, and reliable enough to deploy at scale alongside humans. Partnering with FORT gives robot manufacturers and end users the ability to certify safety, maximize efficiency, and accelerate time to market speed. Since its founding in 2018, FORT has become a leading provider of safety solutions across the robotics industry and used across warehousing, transportation, manufacturing, construction, agriculture, mining, energy, defense, and other industries. FORT has secured 25 patents and deployed more than 19,500 units to a global base of over 600 customers including Fortune 500 category leaders. More information at www.fortrobotics.com.

AGC Automotive Americas and FORT Robotics announce remote driving program in Detroit using hidden and transparent On-Glass Antenna. AGC Automotive Americas, in collaboration with FORT Robotics (formerly Mapless AI), today announced the launch of its hidden on-glass 4G/5G Retrofit Antenna for a live remote driving program operating on public roads in Detroit's Transportation Innovation Zone (TIZ). The deployment marks a transition from CES 2026 demonstration activity to active real-world operation supporting remote vehicle driving capabilities. The Detroit program is believed to be one of the only current implementations of a remotely operated vehicle system approved on US roads today utilizing hidden and transparent glass-integrated antenna designed to eliminate the need for bulky rooftop connectivity modules often used in on-road teleoperation systems. From live demo to road deployment. January's CES demo showcased an aftermarket remote-driving system kit live in operation, highlighting how antenna-integrated automotive glass can support the high-bandwidth, low-latency vehicle communications required for teleoperations - without additional visible rooftop hardware. The demonstration received industry attention and established the foundation for real-world operation in Detroit. AGC is the world's largest automotive glass manufacturer by market share, and its global connectivity R&D teams have been developing, testing and validating integrated glass antenna designs for market-leading OEMs since the 1970's. As smart mobility trends evolve in today's automotive industry, the company is developing solutions for tomorrow's customers and use cases, working with partner FORT Robotics for this on-road proof-of-concept aimed at future applications in OEM mass-production vehicles. Following Mapless AI's acquisition by FORT Robotics in May of this year, that concept has now moved into live operation on public roads, with AGC's antenna architecture actively supporting remote operation in real driving conditions. The remote driving platform originally developed by Mapless AI is now part of FORT Robotics' comprehensive Trust Layer for Physical AI, which includes solutions for active onboard safety, human-in-the-loop control, and outside-in safety. AGC's hidden connectivity solution utilizes a distributed antenna design with multiple hidden and transparent 5G antennas tucked away in the corners of the windshield and back window. This distributed design contributes to a more stable connection, helping to ensure safety and uptime. Taken together, AGC Automotive Americas and FORT Robotics now have a uniquely differentiated remote operations kit that does not require any additional external body antenna and can be easily retrofitted for compatible aftermarket fleets or natively integrated for future OEM vehicles. Sleek design integration with end users in mind. Traditional teleoperation vehicle configurations often require rooftop-mounted antennas and modem systems that alter vehicle appearance while increasing installation complexity and cost - often needing to drill holes in the vehicle body for aftermarket retrofits. An integrated glass antenna approach enables remote vehicle operation systems to be deployed in a way that maintains standard consumer vehicle appearance, making it suitable for rental fleets, mobility operators, and future autonomous support applications. "Remote driving is becoming a real need and opportunity in automotive mobility. AGC Automotive Americas is thinking ahead by designing the connectivity architecture with future consumers and fleet operators in mind," said an AGC spokesperson. "Bulky, exterior antenna hardware will make the vehicle less appealing to these stakeholders while also reducing aftermarket re-sale value, and our solution solves for this." Retrofit today, OEM integration tomorrow. A key aspect of the Detroit program is the system's ability to operate across both retrofit and future OEM use cases. The current deployment is an easy aftermarket installation and proves that mobility fleet operators can adopt remote driving services for existing, compatible fleet vehicles without affecting the exterior vehicle design or lowering future resale values. In parallel, AGC Automotive Americas and FORT Robotics are preparing glass antenna enabled designs for direct integration into OEM vehicle production programs, enabling remote driving systems to become a native part of future software-defined vehicles. This dual-path approach allows the technology to be deployed immediately in existing compatible fleets today and future OEM vehicles into the future. Design & validation: AGC anechoic chamber and on-road testing. Prior to on-road deployment, the AGC antenna system and FORT's remote driving platform were jointly validated using a combination of AGC anechoic chamber testing and real-world road evaluation. AGC's indoor, full-vehicle anechoic testing environment located in Ypsilanti, Michigan allowed engineers to precisely model and optimize expected performance under controlled RF conditions, ensuring more accurate and efficient on-road field testing in real-world driving conditions. Explore deployment opportunities. AGC Automotive Americas and FORT Robotics are currently engaging with fleet operators, mobility providers, and automotive OEM partners interested in evaluating real-world deployment of remote vehicle operation technologies. Reach out to learn more about OEM and aftermarket fleet integrations or related design, testing and validation services. About AGC Automotive Americas. AGC Automotive is a global leader in automotive glass and advanced materials, developing integrated solutions for connected, electric, and software-defined vehicles. Headquartered in Tokyo, the company holds top market share globally in the automotive glass segment, offering solutions and R&D services to the world's largest OEMs and advanced mobility fleets. AGC Automotive Americas handles regional commercial, R&D and business development operations for the company. It is part of the larger AGC Group, which employs approximately 57,000 people worldwide and generates annual sales of approximately $13 billion through its operations in more than 30 countries. AGC Automotive Americas is an active participant in the Greater Ann Arbor region's mobility and innovation ecosystem, with a presence in Ypsilanti and an ongoing relationship with Ann Arbor SPARK, the region's economic development organization. Through SPARK's business development efforts, AGC has benefited from strategic referrals and connections over several years. The company has also participated in SPARK's Tech Trek event, regularly engages in regional Mobility Meetups, and continues to build relationships with companies, innovators, and other partners across the region's growing mobility ecosystem.