Pros and cons of autonomous weapons systems
Autonomous weapons systems first appeared in science fiction movies, but in recent years, they have entered engineering laboratories and the battlefield. These are weapons...
Common trends in ransomware attacks to watch out for
Ransomware attacks are becoming more severe and sophisticated in all industries, particularly against governmental organizations, financial institutions, and healthcare facilities. The victims’ laxer cybersecurity...
How the use of drones radically transforms agriculture
Drones are remote-controlled or GPS-driven aerial vehicles that can be operated for various agricultural applications, including aerial crop monitoring, pesticide spraying, seed distribution, and...
Common security threats against Robot Operating Systems (ROS)
Cyber attacks are increasing threats to the integrity and smooth functioning of all Robot Operating Systems (ROS) at the core. To ensure the efficacy...
Financial tips for preparing for a successful retirement
The days toward which you’ve been working for so long are finally coming into view. Retirement can be a time of easygoing days spent...
What you need to become a robotics engineer
Robotics is a rapidly expanding field with a diverse range of specialties, industries, and companies to explore. Investment in the space is soaring as...
Why open source presents bigger security risks
The adoption of third-party open-source codes and application components such as frameworks and libraries within the public domain has increased significantly over the last...
Yunfan Gao of Flexiv talks about adaptive robots in indoor farming
Indoor farming is one of the recent trends gaining traction in agriculture. Why? With continued global population growth, increasing loss of cultivated land to...
True cost and impact of ransomware attacks on companies
Ransomware attacks have risen to the top of most organizations' security concerns. A growing number of cybercriminal groups now possess sophisticated malware thanks to...
5 steps to a career in Robo-Investing
Robo-investing careers are currently among the hottest and most sought-after options open to those adept at robotics. Even those who have just taken a...
Stress and mental health challenges among cybersecurity professionals
Cybersecurity professionals work in a constantly changing adversarial threat landscape and often must adhere to ever-changing industry mandates, a work environment akin to a...
Stealing passwords using thermal cameras and AI – Should we worry?
Is it possible to steal someone’s password using heat-detecting cameras and AI? Apparently, it is! Experts warn that criminals could use the thermal camera...
