Oceanbotics’ newest ROV seeks and destroys sea mines

Oceanbotics’ SRV-8 underwater ROV (remotely operated vehicle) is certainly no slouch, nor is its more capable sibling, the SRV-8X. The latest version of the vehicle, the SRV-8 MDV, takes things even further – it blows up sea mines.Continue ReadingCateg… Continue reading Oceanbotics’ newest ROV seeks and destroys sea mines

Oceanbotics’ newest ROV seeks and destroys sea mines

Oceanbotics’ SRV-8 underwater ROV (remotely operated vehicle) is certainly no slouch, nor is its more capable sibling, the SRV-8X. The latest version of the vehicle, the SRV-8 MDV, takes things even further – it blows up sea mines.Continue ReadingCateg… Continue reading Oceanbotics’ newest ROV seeks and destroys sea mines

MRead tech promises faster, more accurate land mine detection

While metal detectors are useful for detecting land mines, they can be fooled by buried metallic debris … plus some mines don’t contain any metal. A new system is claimed to work better, by reading the unique molecular signature of the explosives used … Continue reading MRead tech promises faster, more accurate land mine detection

AI-driven combat drone can search buildings and execute suicide attacks

Israeli defence tech company Elbit Systems has launched a lethal, autonomous suicide drone. The Lanius is an agile racing quad with a range of AI-powered scouting, mapping and target classification abilities, and the ability to explode when required.Co… Continue reading AI-driven combat drone can search buildings and execute suicide attacks

Rubbery polymer could make for safer training of sniffer dogs

While bomb-sniffing dogs provide an invaluable service, training them using actual explosives can be risky for both the canines and their handlers. A new process could help, utilizing a harmless polymer that quickly absorbs the scent of explosives.Cont… Continue reading Rubbery polymer could make for safer training of sniffer dogs

Cyborg locusts sniff out a career in detecting explosives

In the near(ish) future we could be using cyborg locusts as sniffer dogs to detect explosives, according to a new proof of concept study. A team showed that locusts could smell different amounts of explosive chemicals in the air to track the location o… Continue reading Cyborg locusts sniff out a career in detecting explosives