Cybercriminals Exploit LA Wildfires with Sophisticated Scams
As the devastating wildfires continue to wreak havoc in Los Angeles, cybercriminals are seizing the opportunity to exploit the chaos, targeting both victims and...
LiDAR Robot to Be Used for Disaster Response and Military Scenarios
In disaster response scenarios, emergency services often face the challenge of assessing dangerous environments without putting themselves at risk. To address this, the Fraunhofer...
Researchers Develop a Backpack that Helps You Carry It
A team of researchers from the Harbin Institute of Technology in China has developed an innovative backpack that can significantly reduce the physical strain...
Novel Fire Mitigation Method for Damaged Electric Vehicles
As electric vehicles (EVs) become increasingly popular, safety concerns related to their lithium-ion batteries have emerged, especially following accidents or damage. In response, researchers...
AI Could Help Detect Lithium-Ion Battery Fires Before They Ignite
Lithium-ion batteries power many of today's devices, from smartphones to electric vehicles. However, they also pose a significant fire risk, particularly when they overheat...
Black Hawk Helicopter Demonstrates Precision Autonomous Wildfire Response
Lockheed Martin company Sikorsky, along with Rain, a leader in autonomous aerial wildfire containment technology, have successfully tested an autonomous Black Hawk helicopter equipped...
The Innovative Protective Shirt for Firefighters
Researchers at the University of Alberta have developed a new prototype protective shirt designed specifically for wildland firefighters, offering enhanced safety compared to current...
Innovative Thermal Imaging Camera Enhances Road Safety
As autonomous vehicles continue to evolve, ensuring their safety in low-visibility conditions has become increasingly critical. A team from Fraunhofer IOF is addressing this...
Throwable Thermal Imaging Camera can Help Safeguard Soldiers
At the National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) annual conference, U.S. company Bounce Imaging showcased the Pit Viper 360, the world’s first 360° thermal tactical...
AI-Powered Drone Swarm Innovates Wildfire Detection and Response
Existing Technology struggles with the autonomous detection of wildfires, particularly in remote and expansive areas. Recently, a breakthrough in wildfire management has emerged with...
Sprayable Gel Protects from Fire
Protecting homes and critical infrastructure from fire is a perpetual concern for many people. To tackle this issue, researchers at Stanford University have developed...
Tiny Batteries Could Power Miniscule Robots
Engineers at MIT have developed a tiny battery that could revolutionize the field of micro-robotics, facilitating the implementation of robotics to applications that require...
Ukraine Deploys Advanced Firefighting Robot for Battlefield Use
Originally created for civilian first responders, a firefighting robot has recently been authorized by Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense for deployment on the battlefield. This...
These Drones Can Navigate Collapsed Building and Assist First-Responders
Search and rescue missions are both tremendously important and incredibly dangerous. A team of Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Institute (RI) set out...
Next-Generation Heat-Resistant Gear: Adaptive Soft Robotic Fabric Enhances Safety and Comfort
Protective thermal clothing is essential for the safety of those who work in extreme high-temperature environments, such as firefighters or steelworkers. However, the current...
Using AI to Predict and Control Wildfires
California (as well as much of the western US) is dealing with an ever-increasing problem of wildfires fueled by a dangerous combination of wind,...
The 2024 Olympics are Preparing for the Coming Cyberthreats
The Paris 2024 Olympics is preparing to face an unprecedented challenge in terms of cybersecurity, the main threats being organized crime, activists, and states.
Paris...
The Israeli Technology Saving Firefighters Worldwide
The most important thing in dangerous situations is being aware of one’s spatial location, especially when that space is a burning building. Firefighters worldwide...
Fighting Forest Fires with Drone Swarms
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science are using multiple drone swarms to deal with forest fires, which are becoming increasingly common worldwide due...
Innovative Search and Rescue Drones Use Noise Cancellation to Find Victims
The use of drones and UAVs has grown immensely in various fields during the past few years. A main area of interest is search...
Reptilian Robots for Disaster Response Efforts
A pair of reptilian robots originally built for a documentary on the BBC in 2016 are to be used for disaster efforts and possibly...
New Water-Spitting ‘Flying Dragon’ Firefighting Robot
Japanese researchers developed a unique robot that might join firefighting teams all over the world, and it looks like a Japanese “flying dragon”. The aerial firefighting...