PLANNING
The mission defined before execution
Area, waypoints and execution parameters set by the operator become an executable plan.
- Operation polygon
- Waypoints and task order
- Parameters per connected system
04 · Synapse Control — Convex Robótica
Synapse Control is Convex Robótica's mission planning, monitoring and management platform, built to operate drones, ground robots, autonomous vehicles and other intelligent systems from a single interface. Designed for professional environments, Synapse Control simplifies everything from initial planning to the execution of complex operations, letting operators coordinate multiple vehicles with safety, precision and efficiency. Its modular architecture integrates mission planning, real-time telemetry, sensor monitoring, payload management and operational automation into a single platform.
Role in the system
Synapse Control plans, supervises and controls robotic and autonomous systems — from drones to field robots — from a ground control station based on the QGroundControl architecture developed in the project.
Modules
The three functions the control station performs in every mission, from preparing the area to the execution history.
PLANNING
Area, waypoints and execution parameters set by the operator become an executable plan.
TELEMETRY
Position, states and sensor readings return to the station while the mission runs.
RECORD
Every mission is stored for review, comparison and preparation of the next operation.
Operational flow
Objectives, area and constraints defined by the operator
Waypoints, routes and execution parameters
Autonomous execution by connected systems
Position, states and sensors in real time
Continuous control and supervision
Records for review and the next mission
Our ground control station for planning drone and autonomous robot missions.
Synapse Control turns operational objectives into autonomous missions. The operator defines the area, operation parameters and mission rules. The platform automatically calculates optimized routes, distributes tasks across equipment and tracks the entire execution in real time. During the operation, the system continuously monitors position, vehicle status, communications, payload and other critical information, enabling intervention whenever necessary.
Every mission starts with precise definition of the operating area. The operator delineates the work polygon, defines waypoints and sets specific parameters for each route segment. The platform converts these definitions into an executable plan, calculating optimized trajectories that consider area geometry, vehicle capabilities and operational constraints. The result is a set of commands ready to send to connected systems.
Operating polygon precisely delineated, considering physical boundaries and exclusion zones.
Ordered waypoints defining the path and actions at each position.
Altitude, speed, angles and payload settings adjustable per mission segment.
Once the mission starts, Synapse Control takes the role of central control station. Telemetry flows continuously from vehicles to the interface, showing position, orientation, system status and sensor readings in real time. The operator maintains full supervision over execution, with capacity for immediate intervention when needed — pause, route reprogramming or mission abort.
GPS position, altitude, speed, orientation and battery status updated continuously.
Status of cameras, sensors and onboard equipment throughout the operation.
Data link indicators and alerts when vehicle connection degrades.
Pause, route change or return-to-base triggered by the operator at any time.
When multiple vehicles operate simultaneously, Synapse Control manages coordination to avoid route conflicts and optimize area coverage. Each system receives its portion of the plan, and the station supervises the set as an integrated operation. The architecture allows scaling from a single vehicle to heterogeneous fleets — drones and ground robots working together on the same mission.
Areas and routes assigned to each vehicle based on capabilities and configuration.
Air and ground space management to avoid trajectory overlap.
Drones and ground robots coordinated on the same mission, with complementary plans.
From one vehicle to full fleets, with the same supervision interface.
Synapse Control is the operations layer of the Convex architecture. It receives plans and recommendations from Nexa M1, executes missions with drones and robots, and returns execution records for analysis. Visual perception from Nexa Vision can complement operations as integrations become available, creating a closed loop of planning, execution and learning.
Receives recommendations and plans generated by artificial intelligence for conversion into executable missions.
Converts digital planning into navigation and ground action for the field robot.
Visual perception integration to enrich operations as availability allows.
Execution data stored for review, comparison between operations and preparation of the next mission.
Synapse Control was built to serve applications across multiple segments.
Spray planning, crop monitoring, inspections, data collection and autonomous operations.
Automated inspections, asset monitoring, inventory and operations in industrial environments.
Survey planning, infrastructure inspections and operational monitoring.
Progress tracking, structural inspections and topographic surveys.
Autonomous patrolling, perimeter inspections and continuous asset monitoring.
Transmission line inspections, solar plants, wind farms and energy infrastructure.
As drones, robots and autonomous systems become part of physical-world operations, the challenge shifts from controlling a single machine to coordinating entire ecosystems. Synapse Control was built to be that coordination layer: a unified platform connecting planning, operation and automation, so different systems can act in an integrated, efficient and scalable way.
Plan, coordinate and execute autonomous missions with intelligence, precision and control.
Reading the diagram
The area set by the operator becomes a route, the route becomes commands and execution becomes a record.
Polygon defined before the mission starts.
Waypoints linked in execution order.
Position where the system performs the action.
The same planning serves aerial, ground and mixed operations; what changes is the set of systems connected to the station.
Ecosystem integration
Synapse Control turns plans into execution — as with Axis, where digital planning becomes navigation and action on the ground. Perception (Nexa Vision) and interpretation (Nexa M1) follow the operation as each integration becomes available.
What the operator receives.
Waypoints, routes and parameters converted into commands for connected systems.
Position, states and sensor readings throughout the operation.
Multiple systems coordinated without route conflicts.
Execution data for analysis and predictive maintenance.
Limits and status
The station builds on the QGroundControl architecture developed in the project. Integrations with specific systems follow the availability of each configuration.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers about the scope of Synapse Control, what it operates and what still depends on integration.