Limitations and unintended consequences of C-UAS technologies
The effective mitigation of all threats posed by either careless or malevolent UAS operations begins with the ability to detect the presence of a...
Autonomous vehicles – Future implications for highway infrastructure
Autonomous vehicles are currently in development and testing stages with several leading companies fine-tuning their Level 4 pilot projects in all conditions. To become...
Commercial drones – Top 13 innovative companies in the market
Drones have multiple commercial applications across industries such as farming, entertainment, delivery, and logistics, some of which go beyond essential surveillance, photography, or videos.
Some...
10 commonly used sensors on mining drones you should know
Underground mining has unique and significant safety hazards compared to surface mining, due to high-stress concentrations, weak rock masses, and limited access and air...
Anti-drone systems: Interview with Lucas Le Bell, CEO of CERBAIR
The use of drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) generates heavy deliberation and debate over the malicious uses of the technology, which can potentially...
Fighting COVID-19: Interview with Dr. Eric Dusseux, CEO of BIONIK Laboratories
While millions of people worldwide stay at home to minimize the transmission of COVID-19, healthcare workers and hospital staff do the exact opposite! They...
Programming languages in robotics – How to get started?
Are you learning robotics and would like to deepen your knowledge and speed up the whole learning process? This guide contains some common questions...
Drones in underground mines – Applications and benefits
Drones that carry different acoustic, visual, chemical, and biological sensors, have various military and civilian applications such as search and rescue, surveillance, firefighting, weather...
Using drones in construction – Top five use cases and benefits
The use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones, has been one of the most attractive construction trends in recent years. The construction industry...
Internet of Things and Cloud Computing for better Agriculture
The Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO) predicts the global population to reach 8 billion people by 2025 and 9.6 billion...
What is a collaborative industrial robot?
A collaborative robot is a lightweight machine placed next to a human operator to support challenging and repetitive tasks. It ensures the safety of...
Different types of sensors used in Precision Agriculture
Rapid growth in population, climate change, reduction in rainfall, and demand for more food to feed billions of people worldwide are placing a lot...
