JAUS is an unmanned systems interoperability standard initiative managed by the Society of Automotive Engineers AS4 technical Committee on Unmanned Systems. Its purpose in unmanned systems is to:
The architecture is component-based and specifies data formats and methods of communication among computing nodes. It defines messages and component behaviors that are independent of technology, computer hardware, operator use, vehicle platforms, and isolated from mission.
JAUS is organized in the SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) ASD (Avionic Systems Division) AS-4 Unmanned Systems Committee. AS-4 is supported by OEMs, suppliers, robotics and unmanned systems integration companies, consulting firms, government, academic institutions and others across the unmanned systems industry. DeVivo AST co-founder Woody English currently serves as Chair of the AS-4 Executive Committee and offers his leadership and expertise to further the standard.