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 been delivered to the British Army....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Armored Vehicle for Rapid Mine Clearance
"Keiler" by the German company Rheinmetall is a next-generation armored breaching vehicle (ABV) designed to enhance battlefield operations by quickly clearing mines and enabling...
How AI and Underwater Drones Are Making Seas Safer
Clearing naval mines remains one of the most dangerous and time-consuming tasks at sea. Mines can sit on the seabed for decades, threatening shipping...
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...
Uncrewed Ground Vehicles (UGVs) Transform Warfare in Ukraine
A recent video has shed light on the growing role of Uncrewed Ground Vehicles (UGVs) in the war in Ukraine, showcasing their increasing deployment...
Clearing Naval Mines Without Putting Sailors at Risk
Naval mines remain one of the most persistent threats in maritime security. Relatively inexpensive and easy to deploy, they can disrupt shipping lanes, block...
Robot Dogs for Bomb Disposal: A Leap in Defense Technology
In a groundbreaking development for military operations, the UK Ministry of Defense has successfully tested robot dogs in bomb disposal scenarios. The trial aimed...
A Smarter Way to Find Hidden Threats Underwater
Naval mines remain one of the most disruptive and persistent threats in maritime operations. They are relatively simple to deploy but difficult and time-consuming...
Robot Dogs Deployed in Joint U.S.-South Korea Drills for Underground Warfare...
In preparation for potential combat scenarios in North Korea’s extensive network of underground military tunnels, South Korean and U.S. troops are expanding their joint...
AI-Powered System Enhances Explosives Detection
The Philippine Army has begun testing artificial intelligence to assist in the detection of landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXO), aiming to improve safety for...
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iHLS is delighted to announce the Conference and Exhibition on Unmanned Systems and Robotics - AUS&R 2018, the leading event held for the sixth...
All-Terrain Robot Aims to Transform Farming and Frontline Operations
A new generation of unmanned ground vehicles is blurring the line between agricultural automation and defense technology. The Thor robot, developed by Spanish deep-tech...
A New Mine-Clearing System That Turns Dangerous Ground Into Passable Terrain
Minefields remain one of the most time-consuming and dangerous obstacles for ground forces. Traditional breaching tools—mechanical rollers, plows, and manual clearing—can take hours, require...
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...
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A New Flight Simulation System Models the Chaos of Wildfires
Training helicopter pilots for wildfire missions is particularly difficult because the environment itself is constantly changing. Smoke, shifting winds, rising heat, and the interaction...
