Forget Tilting: A New Way for Drones to Fly
Traditional drones rely on a simple principle: to move forward, they must tilt. This dependence on body orientation limits maneuverability, slows response time, and...
The Shape-Shifting Robot That Repairs Itself Mid-Task
Soft robots are often designed for a single task. Once their structure and internal wiring are set, their range of motion is fixed, limiting...
The Earbuds That Answer Questions About Your Surroundings
Accessing visual information through AI typically requires smartphones, cameras, or wearable devices like smart glasses. However, these solutions often come with trade-offs: high power...
A Battlefield Chatbot That Answers in Real Time
Modern military operations generate vast amounts of data, but turning that information into actionable insight at the right moment remains a challenge. Lessons learned...
A New Crystal Could Make GPS Jamming Irrelevant
Navigation systems today depend heavily on satellite signals, but those signals are not always reliable. GPS can be jammed or spoofed, and in certain...
Milipol TechX Summit 2026 – Operational Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy and...
Written by Or Shalom
The Milipol TechX Summit (MTX) 2026, which opened on April 28th, 2026, at the Sands Expo Convention Center in Singapore, marks...
Carrying the Load: Wearable Robots Boost Soldier Endurance
Artillery operations remain among the most physically demanding tasks on the battlefield. Crews are required to repeatedly lift and load heavy shells, often weighing...
Tracking the Brain in Real Time: A New Approach to Blast...
Exposure to blast waves during training or operations poses a well-documented risk to brain health. Mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI) can develop even without...
Stay Inside, Stay Safe: Vehicles Turn Into Drone Control Hubs
Operating drones on the battlefield often requires soldiers to expose themselves outside armored vehicles, even in high-risk environments. While drones provide critical situational awareness,...
From Camera to Brain: Smarter Drone Vision Takes Flight
As drones take on a larger role in intelligence and surveillance missions, the demand for faster and more autonomous data processing is growing. Traditional...
No Battery, No Problem: Wind-Powered Robot Walks Into Harsh Terrain
Robotic systems designed for remote or extreme environments face a consistent limitation: power. Movement alone can consume a significant portion of a robot’s energy,...
Heartbeat Tracking: Innovation or Overreach?
Locating a person in open terrain, especially in a hostile environment with no continuous communication, remains one of the most complex challenges in search...
Teaching Robots to Recover After Losing Their Position
For mobile robots operating in the real world, knowing their exact position is not optional. Autonomous navigation depends on continuous, accurate localization. Yet satellite-based...
The Blind-Spot Tech That Could Make Autonomous Systems Safer
Autonomous vehicles and mobile robots rely on cameras, LiDAR and other sensors to navigate safely. These systems perform well within direct line of sight,...
The Mining Leftovers That Could Change Tech Security
Securing a stable supply of rare earth elements has become a strategic priority for advanced economies. These materials are essential for electric vehicles, wind...
This Chip Survives Being Run Over—and Keeps Working
Electronics are getting smarter, but not necessarily more adaptable. Most modern chips are still built on rigid silicon wafers that crack, fail, or lose...
The “Silent Ears” That Can Hear Artillery Fire
On modern battlefields, artillery and mortar fire can strike within seconds of launch. Detecting the origin of gunfire quickly is critical for both force...
Inspired by Flies, This Robot Eye Sees 180 Degrees
Small drones and mobile robots increasingly operate in tight, cluttered environments where awareness must be both wide and fast. Conventional camera systems can capture...
The Stress-Reset Pod Moving From Wellness Centers to Military Use
High-stress environments place a continuous load on the human body and nervous system. In roles that demand sustained attention, rapid decision-making, and long hours...
The Bullet Designed to Bring Down Drones
Small unmanned aerial systems have become a routine threat on modern battlefields and around naval vessels. Commercial quadcopters and improvised drones are inexpensive, agile,...
No Longer Just on TV: A Robotic Hand That Expands Access...
One of the persistent limitations of robotic manipulation is reach. Even highly dexterous robotic arms are constrained by their fixed mounting points, forcing complex...
This Spray Seals Open Wounds Almost Instantly
Severe bleeding remains one of the leading causes of preventable death in trauma situations. On the battlefield, at accident scenes, or during natural disasters,...

















































