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...
TAK Turns Smartphones into Battlefield Coordination Tools
Over the past decade, the Tactical Assault Kit (TAK) has grown from a research experiment into one of the most widely used digital tools...
This Jet-Powered Drone Can Fight Without Giving Away Its Position
Air combat is becoming increasingly complex as threats multiply and reaction times shrink. Pilots are expected to manage dense sensor data, coordinate with multiple...
This Radar Watches the Entire Sky at Once to Catch Drone...
As small drones become faster, cheaper, and more numerous, traditional radar systems are facing a growing challenge. Most electronically scanned array (ESA) radars detect...
When GPS Goes Dark, Hypersonic Weapons Could Navigate by the Stars
Hypersonic vehicles create an unusually difficult navigation problem. Traveling at several times the speed of sound leaves little room for positioning errors, while satellite...
Robot Guide Dogs in China Aim to Assist the Visually Impaired
A group of researchers in Shanghai, China has developed a six-legged robotic guide dog intended to assist the visually impaired in a country where...
AI-Powered Platform Turns Words into Working Robots
A new platform is pushing the boundaries of robotics design by transforming natural language into functional, 3D-printable robots, with no engineering expertise required. Developed...
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...
Smart Shooting Valued at 900 Million NIS
The modern battlefield presents a clear challenge: how to improve operational accuracy and reduce firing errors in environments saturated with threats, moving targets, and...
This Twisting Kirigami Could Power the Next Generation of Soft Robots
Engineers have long looked to origami and kirigami for inspiration when designing lightweight structures that can transform shape without relying on complex mechanical systems....
No Need for Fuel – This Spacecraft Uses Air to Propel...
This satellite system has no fuel but rather sucks in the air to propel itself forward, providing unlimited propulsion for longer-duration orbital operations. While...
Magnet-Powered Prosthetic Hand Transforms Lives of Amputees with Enhanced Control
Researchers at the BioRobotics Institute of the Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna in Pisa have developed the world’s first magnet-controlled prosthetic hand, offering a significant advancement...
The Good Side of AI: Converting Speech into Sign Language
A new AI-powered platform developed by researchers in China is aiming to improve communication access for people with hearing impairments by translating written or...
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 Smarter Camera That Tracks Movement, Not Frames
Modern sensing systems face a growing challenge: too much data. Traditional cameras capture and process full image frames continuously, even when little is changing...
What If Cell Towers Could Secretly Hunt Drones?
Countering small drones has become increasingly difficult as unmanned aircraft grow smaller, cheaper, and more numerous. Traditional radar systems can detect many aerial threats,...
New Device Challenges Terrorists
Asymmetric warfare, meaning conventional militaries combatting guerrilla and terrorist organizations, has long posed a challenge for states. New technology combining mobile platforms with the...
Machines Get Human-Like Perception with the World’s Fastest Vision Chip
Scientists created Tianmouc – the world’s first brain-inspired vision chip capable of sensing 10,000 frames per second, efficiently handling extreme scenarios, and ensuring system...
LG Gives Whole New Meaning to the Term “AI Assistant”
At the LG World Premiere event in Las Vegas on January 6th, 2025, the company’s CEO William Cho introduced a groundbreaking vision for the...
New Wearable Links Human Gestures to Machines
A new wearable system developed by engineers at the University of California San Diego is redefining how humans can interact with machines. The device...
The Desert Rubber That’s Quietly Powering Next-Gen Defense Tech
China’s heavy reliance on imported natural rubber has long been a strategic weak point. Rubber is a critical input for automotive manufacturing, industrial equipment,...
Drones Could Soon Navigate Collapsed Buildings Without Slowing Down
Flying autonomous drones through unpredictable environments remains one of the biggest technical challenges in robotics. In confined spaces such as collapsed buildings, industrial sites,...
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Too Smart to Release? OpenAI Cancels New Model Over Safety Concerns
As AI models gain the ability to act independently, safety testing is increasingly about more than preventing harmful answers. Developers also need to determine...
