Dual-use technology

Loss of pilot capability remains one of aviation’s most dangerous failure modes. Whether caused by medical issues, hypoxia, or sudden onboard emergencies, pilot incapacitation...

Launching and retrieving drones normally requires a stationary platform, clear airspace, and operators with line-of-sight control. These constraints limit how quickly drones can be...

Large-scale leaks involving phone numbers and messaging accounts are becoming an increasingly common cybersecurity problem. Even when encrypted messaging platforms protect the content of...

iHLS is proud to present AUS&R 2021 - the Unmanned Systems and Robotics Conference - the ninth annual event. AUS&R will be held on July...

As vehicles grow more connected, their internal systems depend on a constant flow of data from sensors monitoring everything from temperature and tire pressure...

Robots designed for industrial inspection or emergency response often face a tradeoff. Wheeled platforms can move quickly and efficiently over long distances but struggle...

Demonstrations of innovative platforms, drone swarms on security missions, a robot-drones collaboration in an agricultural mission, drones in delivery missions, indoor drones, etc. Thanks to...

Facial recognition is quickly becoming part of everyday life. From unlocking phones to passing through airports or entering office buildings, systems that identify individuals...

Protecting digital information usually depends on cryptographic keys, which are random sequences used to encrypt and decrypt data. The security of everything from smartphones...

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...

Are you a startup company related to the security sector? Are you looking for recognition, international exposure, access to investors, and the ability to...

Locating radioactive material quickly is one of the most difficult challenges facing emergency and security services. Hazardous sources can be extremely small, mobile, and...

A highly contagious illness can really disrupt military operations, as in the case of the USS Theodore Roosevelt COVID-19 stricken aircraft carrier last April...

A team of researchers from the Harbin Institute of Technology in China has developed an innovative backpack that can significantly reduce the physical strain...

The U.S. Army has begun transitioning to a new generation of reconnaissance quadcopter drones with the first delivery of Skydio’s X10D small unmanned aerial...

iHLS INNOFENSE - Innovation program for technological startups in the civilian and security sector, which will be operated by iHLS in collaboration with the...

Robots designed for ground exploration often struggle with two conflicting demands: they need to travel long distances efficiently, yet also maneuver through cluttered or...

As the global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud services surges, so does the pressure on data centers to meet their ever-growing energy...

Modern military drones rely heavily on satellite navigation to orient themselves, map terrain, and support ground forces. In environments where GPS or GNSS signals...

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...

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...

In recent years, the defense establishment has been facing a dual challenge. On the one hand, there is a growing need for fast, flexible...