First Responders

Significant loss of blood can cause death in a matter of minutes. On the battlefield, where a dangerous environment is coupled with being far...

Autonomous flight at insect scale has long been a challenge in robotics. Existing microrobots can hover or move along controlled paths, but they typically...

Thermal imaging cameras are increasingly used in security, industrial inspection, automotive safety and emergency response. Yet one component has remained a persistent cost driver:...

From conducting reconnaissance in advance of missions through to searching for survivors in collapsed, unstable buildings in humanitarian operations, the potential on future bee-sized...

Everyone who has been a soldier, and more specifically a fighter, knows that carrying an assault rifle or a machine gun on a long...

Stopping smuggler’s boats or enemy vessels can sometimes be a complex challenge. Currently, the US Navy stops boats particularly suspected smugglers by using a...

A new technology will help law enforcement not only to maximize situational awareness but also to manage fleet and human resources. The iris...

Emergency dispatch centers often grapple with staffing shortages and increasing workloads. Now, a new AI-driven solution aims to ease the pressure on human operators...

Police, fire, and emergency response agencies are expected to gain situational awareness within minutes—and often seconds—of receiving an emergency call. In many cases, however,...

iHLS is an accelerator for the security sector and its various unique characteristics that provides startups with recognition, international exposure, access to investors and...

In a groundbreaking advancement for firefighting, researchers at Ohio State University have developed a new portable tool aimed at making fire suppression faster, safer,...

Rapid deployment is a recurring challenge in emergency response and field operations. Whether setting up medical facilities after a natural disaster or assembling equipment...

Training helicopter pilots for wildfire missions is particularly difficult because the environment itself is constantly changing. Smoke, shifting winds, rising heat, and the interaction...

An advanced new virtual border wall technology is currently being tested on the border between the United States and Mexico. The technology comprises of...

Sometimes, rescuing efforts of people lost in an unaccessible area or having a seizure are hampered by non-accurate enough location information. A new system...

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...

In an effort to better manage public safety threats, the UK government has introduced a new police unit tasked with monitoring social media for...

By Arie Egozi    Global warming and climate change will cause the economy to lose billions of dollars by the end of the century, according...

INNOFENSE Call for startups – Dual Use Technologies: Following the immense success of the previous four cycles and their integration into the defense sector, iHLS...

At the recent Public Security Tech Expo in Lianyungang, China, new textile technologies were introduced that could significantly improve safety equipment used in high-risk...

Humanoid robots are often promoted as versatile helpers, but in real-world conditions they remain constrained by rigid frames and limited mobility. Tight spaces, uneven...

Firefighters frequently operate in environments where collapsing structures, intense heat, toxic smoke, and rapidly changing conditions pose significant risks. Entering these areas to extinguish...