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Trends, Technology, and Expertise: The XPONENTIAL Europe Magazine on Autonomous Systems

With in-depth articles and exclusive background stories on drones, robotics, AI, and autonomous systems across air, ground, maritime and space.

Overview: Articles

Interview with Vodafone – Connectivity Partner of XPONENTIAL Europe

Vodafone Automotive: 5G as the backbone for automated and autonomous driving

06.03.2026

How can vehicles be connected securely, efficiently and in real time? Vodafone demonstrates the role that 5G, edge computing and V2X play in automated and autonomous driving – from the 5G Mobility Lab in the Aldenhoven Testing Centre to scaling up to series production. A discussion about connectivity as a key technology for the mobility of tomorrow.

The Mandrill unmanned ground vehicle from Quantum Systems has a modular design, allowing it to be equipped and deployed for different mission profiles (photo: Quantum Systems)

Mandrill unveiled: Quantum Systems presents first unmanned ground vehicle

26.02.2026

A drone equipped with a special sensor from manufacturer Beagle Systems (photo: Schleswig-Holstein Netz)

In search of methane

24.02.2026

Vodafone on its role as Connectivity Partner of XPONENTIAL Europe

23.02.2026

Interview with Vodafone about its role as connectivity partner for XPONENTIAL Europe 2026, focusing on private 5G networks, mission-critical networks, and autonomous systems.

Concept image of C-UAS: drone near building and secured airport illustrating a layered counter-drone defense strategy. © unmannedsystemstechnology.com

Rapid Development of C-UAS and the Significance of a Layered Approach

11.02.2026

ARX Robotics uncrewed tracked ground vehicle on an industrial production line with automated assembly tools overhead.

Strategic partnership between Deutz AG and ARX Robotics

02.02.2026

Visual representation of denied GNSS navigation showing a drone, sensor systems and electronic components supporting autonomous operations.

The Use of Denied GNSS Technology in Unmanned Systems

30.01.2026

Portraits of representatives from UASolutions, Radiate Engineering & Design and Delta System Solutions collaborating on drone certification projects.

Bundled expertise for certification projects

29.01.2026

Modular uncrewed underwater vehicle Phantom 2 by Dynautics with interchangeable sections for payloads, propulsion and mission-specific modules.

Phantom 2: Unmanned underwater vehicle from Dynautics

27.01.2026

The fully electric research vessel NOVA, an autonomy-ready catamaran, operating on an inland waterway as a test platform for automated shipping.

Research vessel NOVA paves the way for autonomous inland waterway shipping

21.01.2026