Monthly Archives: August 2018

Robot pepper picker

Ben Gurion University scientists are part of the team that built the Sweeper robot pepper picker together with other international companies as part of a European Horizon 2020 funded project. The BGU team developed the fruit detection and maturity classification … Continue reading

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Israel is the driving force of tomorrow’s cars

Although Israel is not a car manufacturer, many people are unaware of Israel’s partnership with manufacturers from around the world. This article by Viva Sarah Press gives an insight behind the scenes of very possibly the vehicle that you are … Continue reading

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Monitoring industrial machinery

Israel-based startup EcoPlant Technological Innovation develops a cloud-based system for monitoring industrial machinery. Its purpose is to improve energy efficiency and equipment uptime. EcoPlant has just raised $1.7 million in funds. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3743762,00.html http://www.ecoplant.co/ https://www.youtube.com/embed/lKnb88wtzXs?rel=0

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Tell your story

I reported previously (Nov 2015) on Israeli startup Apester which offers tools for on-line publishers such as quizzes and polls to promote user feedback. Now Apester has launched a story tool for embedding onto a website or integrating into social … Continue reading

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Unravelling complex contracts

Israeli startup Uhura Solutions has developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform that can analyze even the most complex of customer contracts, isolate the key terms and help make vital business decisions.  Aimed at financial institutions, it can save hours of … Continue reading

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Anyone can build VR websites

Israeli startup DoublX VR has developed a platform that allows anyone or any organization to upload video from a 360-degree Virtual Reality camera. It generates a Virtual Reality website in 3D to watch with VR glasses.  All for free, without … Continue reading

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Swipe right for home

I reported previously about Israeli startup Impris and its ability to launch apps with one finger without even looking at your smartphone.  Now Impris has adapted this technology to cars so that you can control music, phone calls, messaging, and … Continue reading

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Helping Thailand with cybersecurity

The Embassy of Israel in Thailand hosted the “Israel Cyber Security Roadshow 2018”. Twelve Israeli cyber security companies showcased their products and services to Thai companies interested in mitigating cyber-attacks. https://www.bangkokpost.com/news/general/1515518/

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Boosting Indian agriculture

Israel continues being a frontrunner on the world stage in agricultural technology. This video from I24 news shows how in a region of India with a rainy climate, this technology has enabled urban farmers to grow tomatoes successfully. https://www.youtube.com/embed/nj-hgY9kFeg?rel=0

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UN honors Israeli special needs youth movement

The United Nations’ Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) has given “Special Advisor” status to Israeli NGO Krembo Wings (see here).  It recognizes the youth movement as a world leader, integrating disabled children with other children. https://unitedwithisrael.org/israeli-youth-movement-for-special-needs-children-appointed-special-adviser-to-un/

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