Collins Group Pioneers the Future of Broadcasting with AirCore Autonomous 26

Finnish innovation company achieves what was thought impossible: radio that runs itself

Helsinki, July 7th, 2025

Collins Group, a pioneering Finnish technology company, today unveiled AirCore Autonomous 26 — a revolutionary broadcasting system that operates entirely without human intervention while delivering flawless audio quality 24 hours a day.

This breakthrough represents more than technological advancement; it's a complete reimagining of how radio stations can operate in the modern world.

The End of "Dead Air"

For decades, radio stations have required round-the-clock staffing to prevent technical failures and ensure continuous broadcasting. AirCore Autonomous 26 eliminates this need entirely, operating with an unprecedented reliability rate.

"We set out to build reliable automation and accidentally created something that transcends traditional broadcasting," said Mika Säppi, the inventor of ABA (Autonomous Broadcast Architecture) and Collins Group's Head of Technology. "Autonomous 26 doesn't just replace a highly skilled radio operator — it does it better, but without ever needing sleep, vacation, or sick days."

A New Business Model for Broadcasting

The implications extend far beyond technology. Radio stations using Autonomous 26 can eliminate overnight and weekend staffing costs while maintaining professional broadcast quality. This operational transformation allows station owners to redirect resources from technical maintenance to content creation and audience development.

The Accidental Revolution

Speaking from Collins Group's Helsinki headquarters, Säppi describes the moment he realized they had created something unprecedented. "The system just adapted to whatever I threw at it," he explains, still seeming slightly amazed by the outcome.

This resilience wasn't planned, Säppi admits. The team had set out to build reliable broadcast automation, but their pioneering work with ABA technology produced something far more sophisticated. "It was like trying to break an idea rather than software," he reflects. "That's when I knew we'd created something fundamentally different from existing automation systems."

Unlike traditional broadcast automation that requires constant human oversight, Autonomous 26 operates without any human interfaces at all. "We pioneered ABA specifically to eliminate human error as a failure point," Säppi explains. "ABA isn't really a technology—it's an architectural philosophy where we've designed human error out of existence."

Looking ahead, Säppi believes this is just the beginning. "We're not just solving today's broadcasting challenges — we're defining what broadcasting becomes," he says. "Autonomous 26 represents the first true autonomous broadcast entity."

Market Impact

Industry analysts suggest this breakthrough could fundamentally alter broadcasting economics. Stations utilizing AirCore could potentially reduce operational costs by up to 70% during off-peak hours while maintaining professional quality standards previously requiring human oversight.

The technology represents a significant competitive advantage for Collins Group in the growing broadcast automation market, positioning the Finnish company as a global leader in autonomous broadcasting solutions.

AirCore Autonomous 26 is immediately available for broadcast operators worldwide.

For more information, visit collinsgroup.fi/en/aircore.

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About Collins Group

Collins Group is a Finnish innovation company pioneering autonomous broadcast technology and crisis communications systems. As the creator of ABA (Autonomous Broadcast Architecture), Collins Group is redefining industry standards for broadcast reliability and operational efficiency.