Amazon has integrated Prime Air into its delivery network.

As some UAVs from Hezbollah and other Iranian proxies keep evading Israel’s air defenses, tech execs say detection is the first step to remedying this defensive weakness.

Israel expects its “Iron Beam” laser defense system to be operational within one year, saying it will bring “a new era of warfare” as it engages in a war of drones and missiles with Iran and its regional partners.

The Jewish state spent more than $500 million on deals this week with Israeli developers Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, architect of Israel’s Iron Dome, and Elbit Systems to expand production of the shield. Dubbed the Iron Beam, the shield aims to use high-power lasers to counter an array of projectiles, including missiles, drones, rockets and mortars, Israel’s defense ministry said this week.

“It heralds the beginning of a new era in warfare,” Eyal Zamir, director general of the defense ministry, said in a statement this week. “The initial capability of the ground-based laser system… is expected to enter operational service within one year,” he said.

A new computer vision system inspired by cats’ eyes could enable robots to see the world around them more accurately than ever before.

Robots, drones, self-driving cars and other autonomous systems are becoming more common, but they still struggle to see well in all environments and conditions. For example, self-driving cars perform poorly in rain or fog because these conditions affect the car’s sensors and cameras.

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In a major jump into the era of eVTOL air taxis and multicopter cargo drones, the US FAA has issued new regulations that introduce the first new aircraft category, called “power-lift” aircraft, since modern helicopters were introduced in the 1940s.

According to the FAA and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a power-lift aircraft is “a heavier-than-air aircraft capable of vertical take-off, vertical landing, and low-speed flight, which depends principally on engine-driven lift devices or engine thrust for the lift during these flight regimes and on non-rotating aerofoils for lift during horizontal flight.”

Essentially, this means aircraft that combine the characteristics of both fixed-wing planes and helicopters. In other words, they can take off, hover, and land like helicopters, yet act like fixed-winged craft in horizontal flight. As of now, these include convertiplanes, tilt-rotors, tilt-wings, rotor-wings, tail-sitters, and VSTOL aircraft like the Harrier and the F-35B Lighting II that use vector thrust, lift jets, or lift fans for vertical flight.

Molecular nanotechnology may have the power to completely revolutionize human living.

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1GITEX Global 2024 and IROS 2024 became true gateways to the future of technology, bringing together the most advanced innovations in artificial intelligence, robotics, and transportation under one roof. At the forefront of GITEX was the unique Nissan Hyperforce concept, an electric vehicle with an incredible 1,360 horsepower, capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2 seconds. This electric supercar not only stunned with its speed but also with its futuristic design, reminiscent of the iconic Batmobile. With its advanced driving modes, R and GT, drivers can switch between a sporty and comfortable driving experience.

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0:00 Exhibitions in the United Arab Emirates.
0:34 GITEX GLOBAL 2024
0:47 Nissan Hyper Force supercar.
1:43 Italdesign’s Quintessenza concept car.
2:39 Ameca robot.
3:15 Robot bartender.
3:38 Airscooter by Zapata.
4:13 Autonomous Patrol of the Future by Dubai Police.
5:09 Tesla Cybertruck.
6:01 All-terrain delivery vehicles from Mobinn.
6:20 Cadillac Electric Flyer.
7:03 Drones by Multi Level Group.
7:32 Xpeng Aeroht Flying Car.
8:18 New humanoid robot Kepler.
8:42 ZainTECH Drones.
9:04 Robo-charging electric cars.
9:43 Odigo robot with AI
10:26 IROS 2024
11:02 Obstacle course for four-legged robots.
11:41 Robofootball on IROS 2024
12:32 High Torque Robotics.
13:03 Unitree robots.
13:39 Nimble Direct Drive Robots.
14:16 Elephant Robotics.
14:47 Humanoid robots on display.
15:14 DexNex teleoperated system.
15:47 Hubot robot.

In addition, GITEX 2024 showcased the latest flying car concepts. Among them was a model capable of unfolding its blades and taking off in just two minutes, making it the perfect vehicle for fast, seamless travel both on the road and in the sky. The exhibition also featured other cutting-edge innovations, such as autonomous patrol cars equipped with drones and robotic bartenders that serve drinks without lines or fuss.

IROS 2024, held in Abu Dhabi, was equally impressive, giving a glimpse into the future of robotics. Highlights included thrilling competitions between robot dogs and humanoid robots, as well as demonstrations of new robots capable of running, jumping, and even performing complex acrobatic tricks. Autonomous robots designed for patrolling and delivery, capable of navigating routes and recognizing objects in the toughest conditions, also drew significant attention.

Both exhibitions revealed how robotics and AI are increasingly influencing our everyday lives, offering solutions for safety, transportation, and even entertainment. Unique projects, such as autonomous drones for agriculture and firefighting, and robotic systems for smart cities, are already reshaping urban spaces. With the technologies presented at GITEX and IROS, the future is closer than ever. Subscribe to our channel to stay updated on the latest innovations and events in the world of high-tech.

In a remarkable feat of engineering and automation, China has recently completed the world’s first fully unmanned road resurfacing project, covering an impressive 157.79 kilometres of expressway without the involvement of a single human construction worker. This innovative achievement showcases China’s rapid advancements in construction technology and its commitment to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in infrastructure development.

The Autonomous Fleet

The project utilised a fleet of autonomous road construction vehicles, including drones and robots, to carry out the entire resurfacing process. This cutting-edge approach marks a significant departure from traditional road construction methods, which typically rely heavily on human labour.

Jetson Founder Tomasz Patan is clearly getting very comfortable with the Jetson One eVTOL’s flight control system … Watch him wrench the controls around to show off how sharply – and safely – this thing can handle tight turns in flight.

Multicopter drones were revolutionary little gadgets when they started to appear on the scene for a number of reasons, but one was their highly automated fly-by-wire control systems. No human could manually control motor speeds on upwards of four rotors simultaneously, but a sensor-equipped flight control system certainly could – hence, drones like the DJI Phantom were able to automatically lift off and land, maintain altitude if required, and self-balance against wind gusts to hover in place, while also responding quickly to a pilot’s commands.

This is part of the promise with eVTOL aircraft – some of which, like the Jetson One, are really best described as great big multicopter drones a person can sit in.