One Pull, Full Structure: A New Way to Deploy in the...
Rapid deployment is a recurring challenge in emergency response and field operations. Whether setting up medical facilities after a natural disaster or assembling equipment...
This Machine Learning Trick Can Turn Infrared Into Clear Vision
Robots are increasingly deployed in environments that are unsafe or inaccessible for humans, from collapsed buildings and underground tunnels to industrial sites and disaster...
Europe is Rethinking the Role of Light Attack Planes
European air forces are facing a growing capability gap at the lower end of the combat aviation spectrum. Many light multirole and trainer-based attack...
A Silent Signal Designed to Save Pets in Smoke-Filled Buildings
Fires move fast, and in smoke-filled homes visibility drops to near zero within minutes. Firefighters entering these environments are trained to search for people...
A Firefighting Robot That Sees Through Smoke Using Radar
Firefighters face some of the most hostile operating conditions of any emergency service. Thick smoke blocks vision, heat degrades sensors, and GPS signals are...
From Smooth Floors to Stairwells: A New Kind of Robot Mobility
Stairs remain a stubborn obstacle for mobile robots. Wheels are fast and efficient on flat ground, but they struggle the moment elevation changes appear....
Why Future Autonomous Scouts Won’t Depend on GPS at All
Modern military operations increasingly take place in environments where GPS cannot be relied upon. Electronic jamming, urban terrain, dense foliage, and underground spaces can...
When GPS Goes Dark, This Drone Keeps Flying
Modern unmanned systems rely heavily on satellite navigation, but in many operational environments GPS has become a fragile resource. Adversaries now routinely jam or...
Mapping at Scale: The Robot Dog Built for Modern Security Missions
Organizations responsible for logistics, infrastructure, and critical facilities are increasingly required to inspect, map, and monitor enormous areas — sometimes hazardous or inaccessible —...
Stopping Drones Without Collateral Damage: A New Approach
Small, commercially available drones have become a persistent battlefield problem. Easy to acquire and modify, they are now widely used for reconnaissance, targeting, and...
Robot Fighter Copies Every Move of Its Human Operator
Robots intended for combat support or hazardous-duty missions typically rely on pre-programmed actions or remote-control interfaces, limiting how precisely they can mimic human movement....
AI “Search Dog” Learns the Field Like a Human
Search-and-rescue teams often struggle with a basic operational challenge: disaster zones are unpredictable, unmapped, and full of obstacles that confuse traditional robotic systems. Standard...
Stronger Than Muscle, Softer Than Metal: A Robotics Game-Changer
Robots intended to work alongside people or operate in confined, unpredictable environments need actuators that can bend, twist, and conform in ways that traditional...
A New AI System Might Mean that Ships Will No Longer...
Monitoring vessel movements has become far more difficult in recent years. Ships involved in sanctions evasion, smuggling, or illicit transfers frequently disable their Automatic...
The Soft Robot Hand That Handles Fragile Gear—and Heavy Loads
Handling irregular, delicate, or heavy objects remains a persistent challenge for both industrial automation and frontline operations. Conventional grippers rely on rigid claws or...
A New Device That Takes the Weight Off Soldiers’ Shoulders
Heavy body armor remains one of the most persistent physical challenges for soldiers, law enforcement officers, and security personnel. Modern plates provide essential protection,...
The Invisible Hand: How Drones and Lasers Are Rewriting the Rules...
Forget the battlefields of old. A silent, rapid transformation is underway, fundamentally altering the calculus of conflict and ushering in an era where speed,...
Meet the Mini Drone That Flips Like a Bug and Navigates...
Autonomous flight at insect scale has long been a challenge in robotics. Existing microrobots can hover or move along controlled paths, but they typically...
This New Drone Carries Half a Ton and Lands Almost Anywhere
Frontline units and emergency responders increasingly rely on unmanned systems, yet most commercially available cargo drones still fall short of operational needs. Typical platforms...
A New 3D View of the World Built for Preparedness and...
Understanding how people build, expand, and occupy space has become a strategic priority for governments and emergency planners. Yet most global datasets still represent...
5G-in-a-Box: A Fast Fix for Disaster and Defense Missions
Large-scale emergencies often trigger a secondary crisis: the sudden loss of communications. Floods, fires, earthquakes, or cyberattacks can knock out established infrastructure within minutes,...
The Robot That Changes Shape to Beat Any Terrain
Ground robots often struggle with one recurring problem: every terrain demands a different movement strategy. Smooth surfaces favor wheels, rubble demands crawling, and narrow...
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How Fireproof Drones Could Transform Crisis Response
Entering a burning structure remains one of the most dangerous tasks for emergency responders. Extreme heat, toxic smoke, and unstable interiors often prevent crews...
