Engineering the
Unconventional.
Founded by a returning expert from the USA with over 20 years of international experience in aerospace, space systems, and unmanned technologies, RoninTech provides end-to-end engineering solutions spanning concept development, rapid prototyping, testing, and deployment of autonomous and space-based platforms.
Domains
Air / Land / Sea
Defense Agencies / OEMs / Research Institutions / Tech Startups
Technical Capabilities
Comprehensive engineering expertise spanning the entire lifecycle of autonomous system development, from concept to field deployment.
Concept & System Design
From requirements analysis to system architecture, aerodynamics, and airframe design for multi-domain platforms.
Prototyping & Integration
Rapid fabrication using composites and additive manufacturing, with full avionics and payload integration.
Autonomy & Control
AI/ML-powered flight control, computer vision, and sensor fusion for intelligent autonomous operation.
Testing & Validation
Comprehensive ground testing, flight testing, and operator training for mission-ready deployment.
Mass Production
Scaling validated designs into reliable, repeatable manufacturing — from low-rate initial production to full-volume series output.
Selected Past Projects and Experience
Proven experience delivering advanced autonomous systems for NASA, Toyota, U.S. Department of Defense, and leading research institutions.
eVTOL & UAM Design
Electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for next-generation urban air mobility solutions.
Indoor Flying Sphere
Patented spherical UAV design for safe indoor operation and confined space inspection.
Patented Alternate Flight Control — NASA Mars Helicopter
Developed a patented alternate flight control design for a NASA Mars Helicopter — a distinct architecture from NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter.
NASA XHAB Habitat
Exploration habitat systems development for NASA’s deep space human exploration programs.
Toyota Mothership
OSU Researcher and Toyota developed inflatable kites capable of reaching altitudes up to 10,000 meters (32,808 feet) for wind energy harvesting and weather data collection.
Inflatable Wing and Structure
Lightweight, packable inflatable wing and airframe structures engineered for rapid deployment and high strength-to-weight performance.
NASA Mars Spacecraft and Space Systems
Inflatable Mars spacecraft concepts and space-systems engineering for deep-space exploration and planetary entry, descent, and landing.
Systems In Flight
Selected flight tests and concept demonstrations from across our platforms.
eVTOL / AAM / Flying Car
Mars Helicopter
Flying Sphere
Leadership
The people translating decades of frontier aerospace and unmanned-systems experience into RoninTech’s engineering.
Dr. Ben Loh
Founder, CEO, & CTO
Career History
Malaysia Returning Expert (Present) — Sept 2025, after 24 years in the USA
Chief Aerospace Engineer & Founder, Defend Eye P.S.A., Poland (2022 – 2024)
Assistant Research Professor, Oklahoma Aerospace Institute for Research and Education (OAIRE), USA (2022 – 2024)
Senior Research Engineer, Unmanned Systems Research Institute (USRI), USA (2016 – 2022)
CTO & Co-Founder, Unmanned Cowboys, LLC, USA (2015 – 2016)
President & Co-Founder, ModernBlox, LLC, USA (2014 – 2020)
Dr. Ben Loh is an aerospace engineer, unmanned systems innovator, and entrepreneur with over 20 years of international experience spanning research institutions, government programs, and deep-tech startups across the United States and Europe.
Throughout his career, he has led the development of advanced unmanned and autonomous systems across air, land, sea, and space domains, including eVTOL and Urban Air Mobility (UAM) platforms. His expertise lies in transforming breakthrough concepts into mission-ready capabilities through rapid prototyping, systems integration, and technology maturation.
His work has supported organizations including NASA, Toyota, the U.S. Department of Defense, and numerous commercial and government partners, resulting in multiple patented innovations and successful technology development programs.
As Founder, CEO, and CTO of RoninTech in Malaysia, Dr. Loh leads the company’s mission to deliver advanced autonomous and aerospace solutions that provide operational advantages for defense, security, and industrial customers while strengthening Malaysia’s position as a regional hub for unmanned systems innovation.
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Partner or consult with RoninTech to develop tailored autonomous solutions for your operational needs. Our engineering teams are ready to translate complex requirements into mission-ready systems.
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RoninTech collaborates with:
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- school Universities & Research Institutes
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