HLS
How Accurate Is Facial Recognition?
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has run over 390,000 facial recognition searches since 2011. The Department of Homeland Security has also said it...
What Is THOR?
The Tactical Humanitarian Operations Response vehicle (THOR) was built to operate under any network in any environment, from dense forests during wildfires to remote...
Big Data Steps In
Sensors can provide huge amounts of information about an environment. Video from unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and social media posts could provide valuable information...
Companies Prefer NOT to Work with The Pentagon – Why Is That?
According to reports, only 1% of defense firms in the US utilize Department of Defense's security services. Why is that?
Although US companies must adhere...
Interconnectivity – Even In Security
The Internet of Things, or IoT, is made up of interconnected sensors and devices networked with computers. Alongside consumer devices like smartwatches etc, many...
The Spectrum Management Challenge in the Modern Battlefield
The electromagnetic (EM) spectrum is used by a wide variety of systems, commonly referred to as "spectrum dependent systems" (SDSs). Each SDS may transmit...
This Smart Glass Will Revolutionize Robotics
A new smart glass development will contribute to various commercial and security applications, ranging from imaging to advanced robotics. Photodetectors, also known as photosensors,...
Even Before A Shot Is Fired – How To Detect A Potenial Shooter
DAs gun violence in the U.S. continues to steadily increase, organizations and institutions such as educational campuses are seeking new ways to protect their...
New Method For Scanning Hidden Weapons
A new scanning solution uses advanced sensors and artificial intelligence to detect a wide range of concealed weapons and threats, such as firearms, metallic...
Unexpected Aid In Search and Rescue
A team composed of a fully autonomous unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and a search and rescue canine demonstrated a unique collaboration without intervention from...
Possible Influence Curves on The Innovation Arena for Airport Security Indoor Technologies in The Next Few Years
By: Or Shalom, HLS expert
The innovation in the HLS sector and border security is the catalyst for new solutions for existent needs and threats....
The Automotive Revolution Is Here!
Many media outlets have begun talking about an "automotive revolution" which might begin soon. Well, apparently it has already begun. This technology goes by...
Have You Ever Heard of SMART Guns?
Some 40 percent of adult Americans live in a gun-owning household, according to the Pew Research Center. As federal lawmakers remain deadlocked on any...
New Technology Allows First Responders To See In The Dark
On a daily basis, first responders are exposed to various risks, from moving vehicles to wildfires. But what happens when it's dark and hard...
New Technology will Secure Critical Infrastructure
As protecting critical infrastructure from cyber attacks has become vital and a major mission in a world where cyber attacks have been targeting more...
Unbelieveble Search and Rescue – All The Way From Norway
The capabilities of the CAMCOPTER S-100 unmanned air vehicle have been recently demonstrated on board a Norwegian coast guard vessel. S-100 is a Vertical...
Facial Recognition Technology Receives Backlash From Public
The US Department of Defense’s biometrics and identity tools are on track to support joint all-domain operations. But in order to accelerate the adoption...
Prevelant Police Technology Criticized For Effectiveness
In a blistering report, the Chicago Inspector General's office called into question the effectiveness of the police department's ShotSpotter technology, one of its most...
What Can We Learn From The COVID-19 Pandemic?
It can be easily agreed upon that the COVID-19 pandamic has had a destroctive effect on many of our lives, whether it be losing...
AI Will Alert Against Wildfires
During spring and summer, rising temperatures and low precipitation lead to long-term soil dryness. Furthermore, global warming and drought contribute to an increase in...
Technological Solutions Required for First Responders
Currently-available turnout gear for firefighters does not inherently provide adequate visibility, ballistic protection, or lower extremity protection as traditional approaches do not always meet...
The Security Strategy of Biden Administration – How Will It Impact Us?
The White House has released the official National Security Strategy (NSS) for the Biden administration after many delays, so what does it include?
The role...
