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As robots take on more complex roles in industrial environments, one challenge remains constant: ensuring safe, seamless interaction with human workers. Heavy-duty robotic arms...

Small drones are increasingly used in environments where visibility is limited, such as collapsed buildings, smoke-filled structures, and dense vegetation, but most navigation systems...

Modern military systems rely heavily on satellite navigation and timing, but these signals are increasingly vulnerable. In contested environments, electronic warfare can disrupt or...

Coordinating large groups of robots usually requires complex software, wireless communication, and centralized control systems. But these approaches can become fragile in unpredictable environments...

iHLS is inviting startups in this field to join the 8th cycle of its Security Accelerator, the world’s first accelerator in the HLS field....

Health systems worldwide have been struggling in recent years – with extremely long wait lists and severe staff shortages, experts predict that hospitals will...

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...

Meta Reality Labs has unveiled a groundbreaking new resource for machine learning researchers—the HOT3D dataset—designed to enhance robotic interaction with humans and objects. This...

A decades-old manhunt came to a dramatic conclusion thanks to artificial intelligence, as facial recognition technology helped UK authorities locate and arrest one of...

The U.S. Army is turning to extended reality (XR) to sharpen the skills of its aerial intelligence units, with a new virtual training system...

NASA has recently demonstrated a significant advancement in satellite technology with the successful testing of a system that enables a satellite to autonomously identify...

A new type of 3D-printed antenna could transform how vehicles, drones, and wearable devices maintain wireless communication while in motion. Developed by researchers at...

Technology designed to detect earthquakes is now showing unexpected potential in airspace monitoring. Researchers at the University of Alaska Fairbanks have demonstrated that seismic...

The next generation of aircraft and space systems requires the ability to conduct tests at extremely high speeds — yet today, the industry is...

Frontline units and emergency responders increasingly rely on unmanned systems, yet most commercially available cargo drones still fall short of operational needs. Typical platforms...

Small, commercially available drones have become a persistent battlefield problem. Easy to acquire and modify, they are now widely used for reconnaissance, targeting, and...

Cybercrime is entering a phase where speed and scale are no longer limited by human skill. For years, defenders have tracked the evolution of...

Autonomous robots still struggle with a basic problem that animals solve effortlessly: how to keep moving when conditions suddenly change. Uneven terrain, loss of...

As large language models move from experimental tools to core infrastructure—powering applications in healthcare, finance and enterprise software—the focus is shifting from capability to...

Browser extensions are widely used to add convenience to everyday browsing, from saving files to managing workflows. However, their deep integration into the browser...

Wireless networks are under growing pressure as more devices compete for bandwidth indoors. Offices, homes, and public spaces are increasingly crowded with Wi-Fi and...