Explosive Disposal
Researchers Found Way to Counter Shock Waves
A team of undergraduate engineering students at the University of California San Diego has discovered a method that could make materials more resilient against...
UK Purchased Bomb Disposal Robots
As part of a 36 million pound contract, the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defense has purchased T7 Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Robots from L3Harris...
Improvement in Naval Mine Detection Capabilities
The AN/AQS-20A mine hunting and identification system is equipped with acoustic and identification sensors housed in an underwater towed body. The acoustic sensors detect,...
This Robot Wheel Transforms Shape in Adaptation to Terrain
Robots using wheels, tracks, or legs each have their own advantages and disadvantages. Wheel robots, for example, are able to run speedily and efficiently...
Watch World First Hybrid UGV
The Tracked Hybrid Modular Infantry System (THeMIS) is the first hybrid fully modular unmanned ground vehicle in the world, claims Milrem Robotics. The vehicle...
The Global Race for Armed Robots
A new project by the US Army seeks out robots that would do the fighting for the fighters in the field. The project entails...
Meet the Scorpion
The design details of the Scorpion, the new multi-mission, ‘back-packable’ unmanned ground vehicle (UGV), was unveiled by Endeavor Robotics last December. The high-mobility UGV...
Unexpected Advantage of New Robotic Bomb Disposal Tech
Bomb disposal robots with technology that allows human operators to “feel” their way through disarming explosive devices have...
New Israeli MoD Robotic System Enters Testing Stage
The development stage of the SAHAR system - a ground robotic engineering scout - has been completed by Israel’s MoD Defense Research and Development...
Development of UUVs is Accelerated
NATO members are accelerating efforts to cooperate on the development and fielding of unmanned maritime systems, according to an agreement signed by the defense...
Neutral Explosives Detection Algorithm in Development
In order to upgrade and improve airport security systems, the U.S. government and airport security experts are working to develop vendor-neutral software for explosives...
British Army Gets New Robot
The British Army is about to obtain an impressive, advanced new explosive ordnance disposal robot with the ability to climb stairs, negotiate slopes of...
Autonomous IED Detection System to Save Soldiers’ Lives
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has completed the development of an autonomous improvised explosive device detection (IED's) system that will eliminate risk to human teams....
Sea Mine-Hunting Mission Completed by Unmanned Systems
Unmanned systems have become a frequent tool in dangerous sea mine-hunting missions. Now, a modified version of the MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned helicopter has...
New Goggles Tech Promises Better Situational Awareness
A new goggles technology helps US Marines identify potential buried explosive devices, find hidden objects in foliated areas and safely conduct tasks that require...
Register Now! Don’t Miss AUS&R 2018 Unmanned Systems & Robotics Conference and Exhibition
iHLS is delighted to announce the Conference and Exhibition on Unmanned Systems and Robotics - AUS&R 2018, the leading event held for the sixth...
Record Investment in Battlefield Robots
Over the next few years, the Pentagon will spend almost $1 billion for a range of robots designed to complement combat troops at the...
Minesweeper – Now the Autonomous Version
At present, the UK Royal Navy’s equipment used to destroy mines needs to be manned by a crew and specialist divers can be required...
Revolutionary Sensor “Skin” Developed for Robots
If a robot is sent to disable a roadside bomb—or delicately handle an egg while cooking you an omelet—it needs to be able to...
New Mine-Disarming Drones To Be Used In Syria
New drones were demonstrated by Russia’s International Anti-Mining Center's sapper units for mine-disarming.
Dmitry Klochko, director of LocMas who told mil.today: "To neutralize mines, we...
Sharing Info in Bomb Disposal Field
First responders must stay up-to-date on the latest tactics and techniques for improvised explosive devices (IED) response. How does the Department of Homeland Security...
Tactical Throwable Robot Can Save Lives
Missions such as clearing buildings, detecting explosive charges etc. in a hostile environment often endanger the lives of soldiers and law enforcement officers. A...
