A Soft Robot Just Learned a Human-Like Sixth Sense
Most robots rely heavily on cameras and external tracking systems to understand their surroundings and control movement. But in cluttered, dark, or visually degraded...
iHLS Innovation Centre Calls for Dual-Use Security Startups
Are you a startup company related to the security sector? Are you looking for recognition, international exposure, access to investors, and the ability to...
A Cloaking Device for Electronics? Not Sci-Fi Anymore
Modern technology depends on precision, yet many critical systems operate in environments filled with invisible magnetic noise. Power infrastructure, medical imaging, aerospace platforms, and...
Meet the Worm-Inspired Robot Built for Places Wheels Can’t Reach
Traditional robots are typically built around rigid frames, motors, gears, and joints. While this design works well in structured environments, it becomes less effective...
Open Call for Startups With Dual-Use Technologies
iHLS and the Ministry of Defense invite you to join the fifth cycle of INNOFENSE and receive a remarkable opportunity to showcase your technology...
Carrying the Load: Wearable Robots Boost Soldier Endurance
Artillery operations remain among the most physically demanding tasks on the battlefield. Crews are required to repeatedly lift and load heavy shells, often weighing...
Hybrid Tiger UAV to Defeat Flight Endurance Challenge
The widespread use of small UAVs in both the military and industry has been limited to-date by the factor of endurance. To fly all...
A Helping Hand for Drones on the Move
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...
The Push to Give Robots Animal-Like Agility
Robots have become increasingly capable in controlled environments, but they still struggle to replicate the adaptability and precision seen in animals. Biological movement relies...
Call for Dual Use Technology Startups
Are you a startup company related to the security sector? Are you looking for recognition, international exposure, access to investors, and the ability to...
From Smooth Floors to Stairwells: A New Kind of Robot Mobility
Stairs remain a stubborn obstacle for mobile robots. Wheels are fast and efficient on flat ground, but they struggle the moment elevation changes appear....
Half Vehicle, Half Robot: Meet the New “Centaur” Machine
Robots designed for industrial inspection or emergency response often face a tradeoff. Wheeled platforms can move quickly and efficiently over long distances but struggle...
This 3D-Printed Robotic Fabric Can Be Used for Soft Robotics and...
A team of scientists at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore have been able to develop a versatile fabric that is flexible but can become...
Forget Tilting: A New Way for Drones to Fly
Traditional drones rely on a simple principle: to move forward, they must tilt. This dependence on body orientation limits maneuverability, slows response time, and...
The Robot That Changes Shape to Beat Any Terrain
Ground robots often struggle with one recurring problem: every terrain demands a different movement strategy. Smooth surfaces favor wheels, rubble demands crawling, and narrow...
No Commander, No Problem: These Robots Self-Organize Through Physics
Coordinating large groups of robots usually requires complex software, wireless communication, and centralized control systems. But these approaches can become fragile in unpredictable environments...
Electronic Spider Silk Can Be Printed Directly onto Skin
Researchers from the University of Cambridge developed adaptive and eco-friendly spider-silk-inspired sensors that can be directly and imperceptibly printed onto biological surfaces, from flower...
This Metal Can Let Aircraft Wings Change Shape in Mid-Flight
Aircraft designers have long pursued wings that can adapt to changing flight conditions. Fixed surfaces are always a compromise: a wing shape optimized for...
Aerodynamic Expertise Meets Defense Tech: The Technology Bringing Aircraft Safely Back...
Apco Aviation Defense is a graduate of the INNOFENSE Innovation Center operated by iHLS in collaboration with IMoD. This unique acceleration program removes entrance barriers to...
New Flexible, Wearable Sensors Perform Real-Time Intelligent Monitoring
Lyuliang University researchers combined cutting-edge technology with sports science to create a tool that can track athletes and help them reach their full potential....
A Smarter Way to Control Flexible Robots in Tight Spaces
Robots are increasingly expected to operate in confined and complex environments, from industrial machinery to medical procedures inside the human body. Traditional robotic arms,...
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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...
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This Rifle Upgrade Times Every Shot to Help Hit Fast-Moving Drones
Small drones have become a difficult target for infantry. They can approach quickly, change direction and present a much smaller target than a conventional...
