The Missing Link in Autonomous Driving
Three-quarters of pedestrian deaths in the US happen at night, according to federal data. Night driving poses the same challenges for autonomous cars that...
Have We Reached the Drone Age?
The Federal Aviation Administration in the US has already licensed more than a million drone operators, and the number of drones is estimated to...
Special Device will Take Load Off Soldier’s Arms
A new device can help soldiers stabilize their weapon and take the load off of their arms, like a third arm. The U.S. Army...
Modular Battlefield Computers Integrates Mounted and Dismounted Roles
A new modular family of rugged computers integrates networked battle command information system capabilities onto a common computing platform. The U.S. military announced a...
Meet Internet of Life-Saving Things
The Internet of Things (IoT) will be able to contribute to emergency life-saving missions (IoLST). Emergency medical services (EMS) personnel in the US soon...
First Untethered Insect-Sized Flying Robot Developed
An insect-sized flying robot could help with time-consuming tasks like surveying crop growth on large farms or sniffing out gas leaks. These robots soar...
Military Boost to Driverless Vehicles
Some 60 percent of US combat casualties were related to convoy resupply in 2013 alone, according to Pentagon figures. Autonomous vehicles to deliver supplies...
Marines Select Scope for Their New Sniper Rifle
One more step in the weapon upgrading of the US Marines. The corps has selected the scope for its newest sniper rifle ― The...
Laser Designator Now Available Also for Small UAVs
A new optical and laser designation payload system for small to midsize UAV applications was released recently. UTC Aerospace Systems which launched its new...
New Discovery to Revolutionize Electronics World
Researchers have discovered a new two-dimensional material, derived from the rare element tellurium, to make transistors that carry a current better throughout a computer...
Autonomous Technologies that Indicate Hostile Intent Required
The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is looking for new ways to use drones and sensors to analyze human behaviors that indicate...
Helmet Tech is Based on Football Players Experience
Nearly 20 percent of US soldiers have suffered a traumatic brain injury with symptoms including memory problems, persistent headaches and seizures, and behavioral problems...
Sensors for Public Safety in Mass Shooting Events
In mass shooting events, first responders often lose precious minutes trying to determine the location of the shooter. In the scramble to get out...
Non-State Organizations Turn to Commercial Drones
The US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) is concerned that even the most advanced tech his troops use in the field today is being aged...
Tech Giant System Raises Concerns
Amazon has been urged to stop marketing a powerful facial recognition tool to police. The American Civil Liberties Union and other privacy activists are...
Tactical Missile System – Solution for Complex Combat Envrionments
Man-portable and lightweight, Switchblade is a uniquely powerful LMAMS (Lethal Miniature Aerial Missile System) solution for today’s complex combat environments. It is designed to...
Google is Not Alone in Controversial Project
Google has been experiencing internal criticism and employee resignations regarding its involvement in a pilot program of the US Department of Defense that analyzes...
New Tech Enhances First Responders Capabilities
Emergency first responders often lack a standard system that supplies vital information about people who have been in an accident or who are suffering...
Observations from Space – Solution to Water Shortage?
NASA is using the next generation of satellites to monitor changes in the world’s water supplies. Scientists say the mission will provide critical data...
Record Investment in Battlefield Robots
Over the next few years, the Pentagon will spend almost $1 billion for a range of robots designed to complement combat troops at the...
The US to Supply Bahrain with Bombs for its F-16 Fighters
The U.S. State Department has cleared Bahrain to buy 3,200 General Purpose (GP) and Penetrator Warhead bomb bodies to arm its fleet of F-16...
UAVs to Replace Coast Guard in its Missions
The US Coast Guard is checking the possibility of carrying out many of its missions through the use of short-range UAVs, with the aim...
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Quantum Sensors Could Turn Cheap Drones Into Submarine Hunters
Finding a submarine beneath the ocean is one of the more difficult surveillance tasks in modern warfare. Sonar and sonobuoys can listen for underwater...
