Did you know that the digital ecosystem for high-tech operational management of modern decentralized organizations and field operations, which we simply call RealSchool’s Control Center, has a name? The system is called GARDMAN, and we are currently working on phase 3 of this project.

RealSchool, in collaboration with ISRC, Instigate Design, and Pool LLC, is developing this situational awareness system with the goal of making it a new educational paradigm. This goal is achievable and affordable because the RealSchool Command Control System implementation is fully based on a free, open-source, and verifiable security paradigm. The root of verifiable security is a Root of Trust (RoT), which is a hardware, software, or firmware component that is inherently trusted. It is the foundation of RealSchool’s Control Center.

To implement the full stack of the underlying technology for GARDMAN, the solution is divided into components. RealSchool and ISRC students are fully involved in the development process, and they are also writing theses on the sub-projects and tasks assigned to them.

In phase 3 of this project, the development of the following main directions will be brought to a new, higher level:

• Gardman Computer (HW/FW)
• Gardman OS
• Gardman Programming Language and Frameworks

We provide:

• Funds for purchasing hardware required for the realization of this project.
• Salaries and wages for project leads.
• Scholarships for students involved in software development and QA.

The Ministry of Emergency Situations of Armenia is successfully using the technology developed by RealSchool to respond to emergencies throughout Armenia. These control centers are used to monitor all operations in case of emergencies in these locations.

In April 2024, a one-month-long Mars Analog Mission “AMADEE-24” was held in Armenia. The Control Center management system developed by RealSchool students, led by specialists from Instigate Robotics, was used to provide external security for the area. The Control Center system was installed in tents, and RealSchool students carried out 24-hour duty. Using that system, students mapped out a daily plan that was then implemented.