A Smarter Way to Control Flexible Robots in Tight Spaces

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Robots are increasingly expected to operate in confined and complex environments, from industrial machinery to medical procedures inside the human body. Traditional robotic arms,...

A Tiny Levitating Gyroscope Could Make GPS-Free Navigation More Accurate

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Modern navigation depends heavily on satellite signals, but GPS is not always available. Signals cannot reliably penetrate underground or deep underwater and can also...
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Flexible Electronics – Important Use Cases

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Flexible hybrid electronics is a new way to manufacture electronics that brings together digital additive manufacturing with traditional electronic components. Examples of these technologies...

The Shape-Shifting “Octo Robot” Built for Stealth

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Robots intended for complex natural environments face a familiar problem: rigid bodies and fixed-color surfaces make them easy to detect and limit their ability...

Carrying the Load: Wearable Robots Boost Soldier Endurance

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Artillery operations remain among the most physically demanding tasks on the battlefield. Crews are required to repeatedly lift and load heavy shells, often weighing...

Meet the Mini Drone That Flips Like a Bug and Navigates...

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Autonomous flight at insect scale has long been a challenge in robotics. Existing microrobots can hover or move along controlled paths, but they typically...
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Register Now! In Two Days – Future Forces Conference & Exhibition

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Interested in innovation in the defense and security field? Join us on May 9, 2018 and learn from the leading defense industries and the...

Stronger, Faster, Smarter: A New Era of Combat Vehicles

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Modern ground forces face a growing requirement for armored vehicles that can survive sophisticated threats, integrate advanced sensors, and deliver sustained firepower in shifting...

From Fish to Fleet: A New Approach to Underwater Robotics

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Designing underwater robots that can move efficiently and adapt to changing currents remains a complex challenge. Traditional systems rely on external sensors and pre-programmed...

Exposure to Defense Industries – One-Time Opportunity for Startups!

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This happens only once a year! iHLS’ unique Startup Competition is a one-time opportunity for startups - in one day you can get exposure to...
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iHLS Accelerator is Looking for Game-Changing Technologies

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We at the iHLS Security Accelerator are looking for disruptive ground-breaking technologies offering solutions for civilian defense, securing government institutions, vital infrastructure and borders,...

Turning Light Into Motion: A New Approach

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Designing materials that can actively change shape or function on demand remains a major challenge. Most artificial actuators rely on motors, wiring, or external...
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InnoTech – Innovation Event for HLS & Cyber Technologies

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iHLS is proud to present the cyber & HLS event in light of growing challenges. iHLS InnoTech Expo Tel Aviv. With growing HLS challenges, terror attacks,...
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Will The Touchscreens of the Future be Soft?

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Computer scientists at the University of Bath in the UK developed a touch screen that can be warped through finger pressure, becoming softer or...
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In-Body Soft Robots Revolutionize Robotic Medicine

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Researchers from the University of North Carolina used artificial muscles and electronic skins to create advanced soft robots that are incredibly effective and safe...
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Lightweight Electronics Changes the Rules

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Electronics that several years ago were considered too heavy or bulky for unmanned aircraft systems (UAVs) to carry are becoming light and flexible. Sometimes...

Can Bamboo Replace Carbon Fiber in Drones? New Tech Says Yes

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The push toward more sustainable drone designs has introduced a less obvious technical challenge: materials matter. While bamboo offers clear advantages as a lightweight,...
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From Smooth Floors to Stairwells: A New Kind of Robot Mobility

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Stairs remain a stubborn obstacle for mobile robots. Wheels are fast and efficient on flat ground, but they struggle the moment elevation changes appear....
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Open Call for Startups With Dual-Use Technologies

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iHLS and the Ministry of Defense invite you to join the fifth cycle of INNOFENSE and receive a remarkable opportunity to showcase your technology...
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Half Vehicle, Half Robot: Meet the New “Centaur” Machine

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

The Push to Give Robots Animal-Like Agility

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Robots have become increasingly capable in controlled environments, but they still struggle to replicate the adaptability and precision seen in animals. Biological movement relies...

No Commander, No Problem: These Robots Self-Organize Through Physics

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

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This Rifle Upgrade Times Every Shot to Help Hit Fast-Moving Drones

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Small drones have become a difficult target for infantry. They can approach quickly, change direction and present a much smaller target than a conventional...