Monthly Archives: October 2017

The fast lane to autonomous driving

Israel’s Cognata has developed a deep learning simulation engine to enable autonomous car manufacturers to test thousands of different scenarios based on various geographic locations and driver behaviors, and sharing the road with other users. http://nocamels.com/2017/10/cognata-3d-simulators-train-autonomous-cars/ http://www.cognata.com/ https://www.youtube.com/embed/bjVAwQAHGOU?rel=0

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4 new solar farms in the Negev

Israel’s Orad is to build four photovoltaic solar energy production plants in the Negev with an aggregate capacity of 35.5 megawatts. Its subsidiary Solarpower will operate and maintain them for 10 years. Completion is planned by end 2018. http://www.globes.co.il/en/article-orad-to-build-4-negev-solar-power-stations-1001207441

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Robots to the rescue

The BIRD (Israel-US Binational Industrial Research and Development) Foundation has awarded a $900,000 grant to US-based Mantaro Networks. and Beeper Communications Israel to develop unmanned search and rescue technologies that can complement the work of human first responders. https://www.timesofisrael.com/robots-to-the-rescue-as-joint-us-israel-team-gets-900000-award/

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Dozens of Arabs come to Judean mayor’s succah

Over 30 Palestinian Arabs joined dozens of Israelis as guests at the sukkah of Efrat mayor Oded Revivi in Judea. The event included music from a joint Muslim-Jewish group, and was attended by Efrat’s Chief Rabbi Shlomo Riskin. https://www.timesofisrael.com/dozens-of-palestinians-visit-efrat-mayors-sukkah-in-reconciliation-event/

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Pakistani and Afghani students attend on-line course

Students from Muslim-majority nations such as Pakistan and Afghanistan are among those signed up for “The Bible in Light of the Ancient Near East” – an innovative online program offered by Israel’s Bar-Ilan University commencing 25th Oct. https://worldisraelnews.com/israeli-universitys-online-course-attended-pakistani-afghani-students/

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The first Druze IAF navigator

Major A joined the Israel Air Force Flight Academy whilst studying at Israel’s Technion Institute. On completion, he became the first Druze navigator in the IDF. Two other Druze men are now following in his footsteps. https://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-5017799,00.html

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Israel is important to NATO

Israel’s Liaison Officer, Lt.-Cmdr. Ortal represents Israel’s naval forces at NATO ’s Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM) in London, the central command of all NATO maritime forces. She describes Israel’s role in NATO. http://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Israel-growing-in-strategic-importance-for-NATO-506874

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Mexican President thanks Israel

Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto thanked Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu for the Israeli search and rescue team sent to Mexico City following the 7.1 magnitude earthquake. The Israeli team was the first foreign group on the scene, arriving just two … Continue reading

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London police chief looks for Israeli help

City of London Police Assistant Commissioner Alistair Sutherland made his sixth trip to Israel to see how Israeli techniques and products could be integrated into his police department. He also spoke at the IDC Herzliya’s annual counterterrorism conference. https://www.timesofisrael.com/for-help-fighting-terror-london-police-look-to-israel/

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An artificial cornea

Israeli startup CorNeat Vision has completed the design and development stage of its artificial cornea implant. The CorNeat KPro is produced using nanoscale chemical engineering that stimulates cellular growth. CorNeat is aiming for its first implantation in humans by mid-2018. … Continue reading

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