Adaptive Vehicle Make (AVM) | Vibepedia

The Adaptive Vehicle Make (AVM) program was a portfolio of initiatives launched by the [[darpa|Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)]] aiming to revolutionize the design, verification, and manufacturing of complex defense systems, particularly combat vehicles. Spearheaded by [[nathan-wiedenman|Nathan Wiedenman]] under DARPA's Tactical Technology Office, AVM sought to leverage [[open-source-software|open-source]] methodologies, [[crowdsourcing|crowdsourcing]], and advanced digital manufacturing to drastically reduce the time and cost associated with developing new military hardware. Its core components included the META, Instant Foundry Adaptive through Bits (iFAB), and Fast Adaptable Next-Generation Ground Vehicle (FANG GV) programs. Despite its innovative approach and significant investment, the program concluded without producing a complete, physical vehicle, leaving a complex legacy of both technological advancement and unfulfilled ambition.