When Firefighting Robots Start Thinking as a Team
Firefighting in industrial sites, disaster zones, and remote environments often exposes crews to extreme heat, toxic smoke, and unstable structures. While remotely controlled unmanned...
This Smartphone Tech Can Detect Objects Outside Your Line of Sight
Smartphone LiDAR sensors have become common in high-end devices, mainly supporting augmented reality features and depth sensing for photography. But despite their growing capabilities,...
Calling All Startups: INNOFENSE Opens Applications for Dual-Use Technologies
If your startup applies to one of the following subjects, consider submitting your applications for INNOFENSE’s seventh cycle until October 15th, 2026:
Early, remote...
Revolutionary Jumping Robot Can Reach Higher than Big Ben
A team of researchers at the University of Manchester designed a revolutionary robot that performed the world’s highest-ever jumps by utilizing a combination of...
China Introduces Facial Recognition Police Robots Equipped with Tear Gas
Stepping towards integrating robotics into law enforcement, Chinese authorities have begun testing an autonomous spherical robot, the RT-G, developed by the local robotics company...
Construction Drones: Flying Robots Could Build Skyscrapers
Researchers from the UK have proposed a groundbreaking idea where flying robots could be used to construct skyscrapers. This concept is built on an...
A Rising Tide of Acquisitions: Israeli Technologies Fuel the Next Phase...
Israel’s defense-technology sector has entered a period of accelerated consolidation, with eight companies acquired over the past three months by major international defense and...
Why Future Autonomous Scouts Won’t Depend on GPS at All
Modern military operations increasingly take place in environments where GPS cannot be relied upon. Electronic jamming, urban terrain, dense foliage, and underground spaces can...
Smarter Sensing, Safer Robots: The Next Step in Human-Machine Teamwork
As robots take on more complex roles in industrial environments, one challenge remains constant: ensuring safe, seamless interaction with human workers. Heavy-duty robotic arms...
This Tiny Chip Lets Drones Build 3D Maps Without Draining Their...
Small autonomous drones have enormous potential for inspecting tunnels, warehouses, industrial facilities, and disaster zones. However, one limitation continues to hold them back: creating...
This Revolutionary Anatomy-Resembling Artificial Foot Can Allow Amputees to Walk More...
Italian Institute of Technology (IIT)'s SoftFoot Pro is a new and innovative piece of engineering. Unlike the prosthetic feet of today, SoftFoot Pro mimics...
Neural Network Breakthrough Enhances Machine Vision in Low Light
Fiducial markers play a vital role in guiding robots by helping them navigate their environment and recognize objects. These markers, resembling high-contrast black-and-white square...
New Imaging System Lets Robots “See” Inside Boxes Using Millimeter-Wave Signals
A recent breakthrough by MIT researchers could upgrade quality control operations in warehouses and factories. Using a novel imaging method, a robotic system can...
Robot Dog Tackles Disaster Zones So Humans Don’t Have To
Major disasters often create environments too unstable or hazardous for human rescuers to enter. Collapsed structures, toxic fumes, flooding, and narrow access points can...
The Border That Watches Its Back
Modern borders are increasingly difficult to defend with traditional means alone. Fast-moving ground forces, low-flying drones, cyber interference, and long-range missiles compress reaction times...
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...
This Spider-Inspired Robot Boat Can Find and Rescue People in the...
Every minute counts during water rescue operations. Whether responding to a person swept away by strong currents or someone struggling after a boating accident,...
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...
This Wearable Device Converts Body Heat to Electricity
Researchers at the University of Washington have unveiled a groundbreaking wearable device capable of converting body heat into electricity. This innovative prototype not only...
Join the Innovation Competition at the Global Defense Tech Summit 2025...
Calling all defense-tech startups! Don’t miss out on the exciting opportunity to participate in the Defense-Tech Startup Competition at the Global Defense Tech Summit...
New Study Reveals How Encrypted Robot Commands Can Still Leak Sensitive...
As collaborative robots become more common across healthcare and industrial environments, new research highlights a critical gap in how these systems handle privacy—even when...
The Hybrid Rover That Drifts Like a Weed and Navigates Like...
Robots designed for ground exploration often struggle with two conflicting demands: they need to travel long distances efficiently, yet also maneuver through cluttered or...

















































