AnthroTronix

AnthroTronix

AnthroTronix, Inc.

Silver Spring, Maryland, United States

Soldier EquipmentSimulation & TrainingUnmanned SystemsDual-use
Founded 1999Software Developer, Subsystem ManufacturerSupplies Land Forces
Profile last updated: May 13, 2026

About

Founded in 1999, AnthroTronix is a defense software developer based in Silver Spring, United States working in soldier equipment, simulation & training, unmanned systems.

AnthroTronix is an engineering research and development company founded in July 1999 by Dr. Corinna Lathan and Jack Maxwell Vice. It develops human-centered technology, including human-computer interfaces, wearable computing, robotic control systems and simulation tools. Its services span concept development, research and analysis, prototype design, in-lab and in-field experimental design, statistical analysis and product development. Its work covers military training, human-robot interaction, mobile health and defense. Customers include government agencies and commercial clients. The company's defense-related work includes the Mounted Force Controller, the DANA cognitive assessment tool for the Department of Defense, the NuGlove gesture recognition system, and a JAUS-compliant unmanned systems simulator. A subsidiary, AT KidSystems, Inc., manufactures and distributes products that emerge from the company's R&D projects. The company is headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Location

Silver Spring, United States

Founded

1999

Legal name

AnthroTronix, Inc.

Focus areas

research and developmenthuman factorshuman-robot interactionwearable technologyroboticssimulationdigital healthwoman-owned

Languages

EN

Products & capabilities

Defense domains

Soldier EquipmentSimulation & TrainingUnmanned Systems

Supply-chain role

Software DeveloperSubsystem Manufacturer

What they offer

HardwareSoftwareEngineering ServicesManufacturing Services

Markets

Also sells to civilian markets

Products

Mounted Force Controller

Handheld controller

Controller designed to let dismounted infantry operate unmanned systems and software while keeping their weapon ready. It replaces the front grip of an M4 rifle.

DANA Military

Neurocognitive assessment tool

Mobile digital health tool for Role of Care 1-4 providers to objectively assess Warfighters' cognitive function, including reaction time tests, in under five minutes. Runs on Android devices for deployment downrange.

NuGlove

Gesture recognition glove

Instrumented glove with a suite of inertial measurement units that uses machine learning to recognise hand and arm gestures for controlling devices, platforms and software systems.

JAUS-compliant unmanned systems simulator

Simulator

Simulator that fully emulates an actual unmanned asset, compliant with the JAUS standard.

End users

Land Forces

Standards, platforms & customers

Platforms & programmes

DANA

Named customers

Department of Defense

Credentials & affiliations

Awards

Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Company

Inc. magazine2008

People

Management & team (2)

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