XTEND Secures U.S. Patent Protecting Autonomous Navigation Technology for Unmanned Systems

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Patent protects key foundational technology supporting AI-powered autonomous mission execution TAMPA, Fla., June 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JFB Construction Holdings (Nasdaq: JFB) announced today that XTEND, a leader in software systems and artificial intelligence-powered robotics, has secured a U.S. patent protecting its technology that enables unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to autonomously navigate toward operator-designated mission objectives in dynamic and unfamiliar environments. U.S. Patent No. 12,222,735, with corresponding patent protection also granted in Israel, covers technology that enables continuous direction of an unmanned vehicle toward a user-marked destination, independent of the surrounding environment. The invention enables autonomous systems to adapt their navigation while maintaining progress toward designated mission objectives, reducing operator workload and supporting reliable mission execution in complex operational environments. As autonomous systems become increasingly central to defense, public safety, and critical infrastructure missions, operators often must execute missions in environments that cannot be fully mapped or predicted in advance. XTEND's patented technology enables unmanned systems to navigate evolving terrain, structures, obstacles, and operational conditions while maintaining focus on the designated objective, helping improve operational efficiency and mission continuity. The patented technology complements XTEND's broader autonomy architecture powered by the company's proprietary XOS operating system (XOS), which enables operators to supervise, coordinate, and deploy autonomous robotic systems across air, ground, and maritime domains. By combining artificial intelligence, autonomy, and human decision-making, XOS translates operator intent into coordinated autonomous actions, allowing a single operator to extend operational reach while maintaining meaningful human oversight across increasingly complex missions. "Autonomy is not simply about moving a robot from point A to point B. It is about translating human intent into reliable mission execution, even in unfamiliar, dynamic environments," said Aviv Shapira, Co-Founder and CEO of XTEND. "This patent aims to protect technology that enables operators to focus on the mission while autonomous systems manage the complexity of navigation. As autonomous oper...

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