GPS-Free Navigation: How Robots Are Learning from Insects, Birds, and Rodents

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Autonomous robots face a persistent challenge - navigating complex, unpredictable environments without human intervention. Standard navigation systems typically rely on GPS to locate a...
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Ukraine War: Google Disables Mapping App

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Google decided to temporarily disable live traffic data on its Maps app in Ukraine following reports that people around the world were using the...

Unexpected Solution for GPS Denied Navigation

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As more tools are developed in order to jam or spoof GPS signals, the US military has prioritized the development of alternative sources of...
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Interested in Cyber, HLS, Innovation? Attend INNOTECH 2021 International Event!

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Attend INNOTECH 2021 - the International Cyber, Homeland Security Technologies and Innovation event organized by iHLS. A large two-day exhibition with national pavilions and...
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Insect-Inspired Navigation Method Developed

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Many technological innovations are inspired by Nature. Flying insects were the inspiration to the development of a miniaturized gyroscope, a special sensor used in...
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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,...
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The Underwater Drone That Hitches a Ride to Battle

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Undersea operations present a persistent challenge: distance and endurance. Oceans are vast, and autonomous underwater vehicles must travel long ranges before reaching their mission...
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Meet this Dual-Use GPS Tracking Technology

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GPS technology has been around for quite some time, ever since 1973 when the US Department of Defense (DoD) created a satellite system that...

New Non-GPS Positioning Tech 

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Over the past two decades, the free availability of GPS time has enabled a plethora of time-dependent applications. Time and frequency synchronization between remote...

Solution Against GPS Spoofing Developed

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GPS spoofing is a malicious attack that broadcasts incorrect signals to deceive GPS receivers, while GPS manipulation modifies a real GPS signal. GPS satellites...
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This Mapping Tech will Distinguish Different Tree Species

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Updated geospatial data is needed more and more in order to enhance the situational awareness of soldiers at the field. One World Terrain (OWT)...
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Algorithms to Save Intelligence Analysts’ Time

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Innovative development in the human-machine teaming would enhance the abilities of the US Armed Forces. Project Maven focuses on helping U.S. Special Operations Command...
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Intelligence Analyst’s Job is Going to be Easier

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Many space and airborne sensors can provide imagery suitable for geographical intelligence (GEOINT). The volume of this data continues to grow, while analysts struggle...

The Military Is Preparing for a World Without Reliable GPS

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Modern military operations depend heavily on satellite navigation. From troop movements and logistics to targeting and timing synchronization, GPS-based positioning systems are deeply embedded...

Bio-Inspired Technology to Help Drones Navigate in the Dark

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A new sensor technology with potential for application in drones has been inspired by mosquitoes. Some mosquitoes are night owls of the insect world,...

Underwater Drones Built for Months-Long Patrols

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Modern naval forces face a persistent challenge: how to monitor vast stretches of ocean without relying on crewed submarines or costly patrol cycles. Underwater...

Take Part at The Leading Conference on IoT and Security

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The constant growth of technologies enabling the influx of smart connected devices - the Internet of Things (IoT) - has been reflected at the...

Bat-Inspired Drones Navigate Where Cameras Can’t

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Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in Massachusetts are developing small aerial robots that rely on sound rather than cameras to navigate, offering new...
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Toyota Explores Use of Drones to Support Off-Road Driving

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Toyota has filed a request with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) seeking authorization to test a drone-based system designed to assist drivers navigating...
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Satellite Video for UAVs in Critical Missions

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Thanks to their ability to take pictures and send video from a privileged position of remote locations, unmanned aerial vehicles are well suited for...

The Future is Here – iHLS Future Forces Conference Attracted Attention

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Defense industry leaders and officials participated at the conference and exhibition organized by iHLS on Future Forces. At the annual conference held for the fourth...
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From Meters to Centimeters: This Innovation Will Improve GPS Accuracy

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GPS technology, the backbone of navigation systems from smartphones to drones, relies on atomic clocks in satellites to provide accurate location data within a...

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A Smart Bandage Can Use Engineered Cells to Speed Up Healing

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Chronic wounds remain one of the more difficult problems in regenerative medicine. In many cases, the body fails to maintain the immune and signaling...