INNOFENSE Call for startups – 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...
The AI That Lets Robots Navigate Using Just One Look
Robots are getting better at sensing their surroundings, but moving safely through unfamiliar spaces remains a bottleneck. Most autonomous systems still depend on building...
Israeli Drone Company Heads to Wall Street at a $1.5 Billion...
As militaries and security organizations deploy growing numbers of drones, robots, and autonomous systems, a new challenge is emerging: each platform comes with its...
The Shape-Shifting Robot That Repairs Itself Mid-Task
Soft robots are often designed for a single task. Once their structure and internal wiring are set, their range of motion is fixed, limiting...
Robotic Dogs Deployed for Mosquito Control Amid Virus Combat Efforts
In response to a rise in imported cases of Chikungunya virus, Hong Kong is preparing to introduce robotic dogs equipped with insecticide sprayers to...
The Invisible Hand: How Drones and Lasers Are Rewriting the Rules...
Forget the battlefields of old. A silent, rapid transformation is underway, fundamentally altering the calculus of conflict and ushering in an era where speed,...
‘Robotic Brain’ Allows for Autonomous Flight in the Black Hawk Helicopter
An exciting development in military aviation is on the horizon as Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, integrates a 'robotic brain' into an experimental US...
Meet the World’s Most Capable Bomb Disposal Robot
The T4’s advanced haptic feedback lowers the risk for its operators by enabling them to “feel” their way through the challenging procedure of disarming...
Swiss Company Unveils Autonomous Outdoor Security Robot
The Swiss startup Ascento has recently unveiled its new autonomous outdoor security robot called “the Ascento Guard”, which has two wheeled “legs” and a...
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...
US Airforce Saves Lives with Robot Dogs
Master Sgt. Dominic Garcia is the emergency management flight chief from the 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron of the US military. He devised the concept...
Why Future Ground Robots Won’t Need Pre-Programmed Gaits
Robots are often expected to operate where wheels fail: collapsed buildings, uneven ground, mud, ice, or debris-covered floors. Yet most legged robots still struggle...
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,...
New Worm-Inspired Robot Revolutionizes World of Robotics
Snakelike, limbless robots would be extremely useful in search-and-rescue situations where they could navigate collapsed buildings to find and assist survivors, easily moving through...
The Quantum Trick That Lets Autonomous Systems Coordinate Without Sending Signals
Modern autonomous systems depend heavily on continuous communication. Drone swarms, robotic teams, and distributed AI agents typically exchange data wirelessly to coordinate movement, share...
Optimal Robotic Locomotion is Inspired by Lizards
A robot mimicking a climbing lizard gives major insights into the evolution and advantages of different movements in humans and other animals, according to...
New Mechanical Metamaterial Promises to Transform Robotics
A new class of mechanical metamaterials developed by researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is poised to revolutionize energy storage and release...
Israel Gives US 200 Customizable Tiny Tank Robots
The US Marine Corps will receive 200 Roboteam Micro Tactical Ground Robot (MTGR) systems, along with spare parts and maintenance services. The MTGR bots...
New Framework Allows Instant Robot Adjustments Through User Feedback
A new framework developed by researchers at MIT and NVIDIA is setting a new standard for robot behavior correction, making it easier for users...
Smart, Stealthy, and Squishy: An Underwater Jellyfish Robot
Chinese researchers have unveiled a new biomimetic underwater robot designed to operate almost invisibly beneath the surface. Modelled after a jellyfish, the transparent robot...
From Kitchen Staple to Combat Shield: How Rice Could Reinvent Protective...
Engineers have long sought materials that can change their mechanical behavior depending on the situation. In robotics and protective equipment, the challenge is clear:...
FireAnt Swarms Take a Bite Out of Heavy Armor
A new class of small, ground robots is being pitched for frontline missions: low-cost, networked unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) that operate in coordinated swarms...
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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...
