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Automation has become essential in many fields of industries. It allows processes to function with increased efficiency and productivity. Industrial automation is a field that deals with the automation of industrial processes and machinery to reinforce manufacturing, material handling, and quality control processes. Demand for automation is driven by …
Read More »Brain-to-Brain Communication on the Frontlines: The Emergence of Brain-to-Brain Interfaces for Soldiers
The brain-computer interface (BCI) allows people to use their thoughts to control not only themselves, but the world around them. Every action our body performs begins with a thought, and with every thought comes an electrical signal. The electrical signals can be received by the Brain-Computer Interface (BCI), consisting of …
Read More »Transforming Military Parachutes: The Role of AI and Stealth in Safety and Effectiveness
A parachute is a device used to slow the motion of an object through an atmosphere by creating drag (or in the case of ram-air parachutes, aerodynamic lift). Parachutes are usually made out of light, strong fabric, originally silk, now most commonly nylon. They are typically dome-shaped, but vary, with …
Read More »Revolutionizing Military Tasks: How DARPA’s Perceptually-Enabled Task Guidance (PTG) Program is Developing AI Assistants to Partner with Military Personnel in Complex Environments
Introduction: In today’s military landscape, personnel face the challenge of performing increasingly complex tasks while interacting with sophisticated machines and platforms. To address this, DARPA launched the Perceptually-enabled Task Guidance (PTG) program in 2021, aimed at developing advanced AI technologies to provide real-time guidance and support to military personnel. By …
Read More »The Future of HR: Embracing Technology and Innovation for Successful Talent Management
Every organization, large or small, uses a variety of capital to make the business work. Capital includes cash, valuables, or goods used to generate income for a business. For example, a retail store uses registers and inventory, while a consulting firm may have proprietary software or buildings. No matter the industry, all …
Read More »Human Augmentation technologies making us “superhumans,” or Human 2.0
Augmented Human refers to a concept that involves enhancing or extending human abilities using advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, biotechnology, robotics, and other emerging technologies. The term “augmented” implies that the human being is being improved or enhanced in some way, often beyond what is considered normal or natural. …
Read More »UAV Propulsion Technologies: Fueling Long-Endurance Commercial and Military Missions
Introduction Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have evolved from hobbyist toys to critical tools with applications spanning across various industries. As the demand for UAVs with extended flight endurance continues to grow, propulsion system technologies have risen to the challenge. This blog article explores how cutting-edge UAV propulsion systems are enabling …
Read More »DARPA ASTARTE provides a real-time, common operational picture of adversary A2/AD airspace
The airspace above future battlefields is expected to be increasingly congested with large numbers of unmanned aerial systems, manned aircraft, munitions and missiles filling the skies. The situation gets more complicated when considering that the usage of the airspace by all actors will increase significantly in the future, resulting in …
Read More »Urban Air Mobility, using eVTOL vehicles technologies taking off
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has estimated that the number of passengers traveling by aircraft could double to 8.2 billion by 2037. According to the UN, 68% of the population is expected to live in urban areas by 2050. The growing number of vehicles in urban areas has resulted …
Read More »Safeguarding the Skies: US Department of Defense’s Cutting-Edge Approach to Countering Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) Threats
Introduction The world has witnessed a significant rise in the use of small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS), commonly known as drones, for both commercial and recreational purposes. While these advancements have brought about numerous benefits, they also pose new security challenges. The increasing potential for sUAS to be used maliciously …
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