Global Scans · Robots · Weekly Summary

• [New] Ukraine's air defence capabilities are showing vulnerabilities, as more Russian missiles and drones are hitting targets such as critical infrastructure facilities. Insider
• [New] Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps said it launched dozens of drones and missiles at Israel on Saturday, in an attack that could lead to a major escalation between the regional archenemies. ArabNews
• [New] The advent of autonomous vehicles (AVs) constitutes another major disruptive technological change that is likely to have enormous implications for many workers around the world. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The United Nations has tried for more than a decade to advance drone nonproliferation efforts that could include limits such as forbidding the targeting of civilians or banning the use of swarms for ethnic cleansing. Los Angeles Times
• [New] The world's only AI superpowers are engaged in an arms race for swarming drones that is reminiscent of the Cold War, except drone technology will be far more difficult to contain than nuclear weapons. Times-Standard
• [New] The US and its allies believe that Iran or its proxies might soon undertake a major missile or drone attack against military and government targets in Israel. Statecraft
• [New] One U.S. intelligence assessment stated that Iranian reprisal could include a swarm of drones or land-attack cruise missiles, perhaps targeting Israel directly. Newsweek
• [New] US intelligence assesses that Iran has urged several of its proxy militia groups to simultaneously launch a large-scale attack against Israel, using drones and missiles, and that they could attack as soon as this week. CNN
• [New] Research note poses likelihood that by 2027, 10% of all intralogistics smart robots sold will be humanoid robots. Modern Materials Handling
• [New] As Russia also extensively uses drones, including for attacks against Ukrainian infrastructure, enhancing Ukraine's drone capabilities is crucial for both offensive actions and bolstering their defences against similar threats. Army Recognition
• [New] A drone attack has hit a nuclear reactor at the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia power plant in Ukraine, raising the risk of a 'major accident'. LBC
• [New] Drone strikes hit Europe's largest nuclear power station, the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in occupied Ukraine, on Sunday, significantly increasing the risk of a major nuclear accident. Washington Post
• [New] If Russian forces sustain the tempo of their current missile and drone strikes then Ukraine will likely lack the air defence missile stocks needed to protect Ukrainian cities and critical infrastructure. Institute for the Study of War
• [New] Ukrainian drones destroy invaders, protect the lives of Ukrainian soldiers on the front lines, and help Ukraine degrade Russia's war potential. Ukrinform
• [New] Russian forces are willing to sacrifice some tank performance for increased protection from Ukrainian drones because the drone threat is so great. Institute for the Study of War
• The next few years will show just how much change artificial intelligence will bring to intralogistics as part of autonomous systems. Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft
• With drone technology not slowing down anytime soon, Flex Force created Dronebuster, a tool that helps defeat both commercial and recreational drone threats by jamming their communication links and satellite navigation systems. Radio Hill Technologies
• Advanced Robotics will establish a supportive ecosystem for Meltio's technology in Italy, collaborating with technology centers, machine companies, academia, and industry to drive business opportunities. 3D Printing Industry
• Drone strikes still play a vital role in targeting terrorist organizations when U.S. partner forces cannot or the risk to U.S. forces is deemed too great. Critical Threats
• Humanoid robots that can sense their environments, walk on two legs and grasp objects in their hands - requirements that could see them replace humans in manual jobs - would be a potential game changer but progress has remained elusive. The Telegraph
• Instead of deploying individual drones, each of which is controlled by a single human operator, as in Ukraine, the US could field massive swarms of drones operating autonomously. Yahoo News
• Russia and Ukraine have starkly demonstrated that future warfare will prominently feature drones, making both drones and anti-drone equipment indispensable in upcoming conflicts. Indian Defence Review (IDR), quarterly journal, the bra
• World models have the potential to solve various challenges in autonomous driving, including robotaxis. Auto Connected Car News

Last updated: 15 April 2024