The technology of Israel’s Brodmann17 (reported here previously) allows AI systems to use inexpensive, low power computer chips. It is now aiming the software at ADAS Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems) manufacturers. It could bring autonomous cars to the mass market. https://www.timesofisrael.com/spotlight/tel-aviv-startup-offers-clear-route-for-car-computer-vision/ … Continue reading →

Israeli zoologists and scientists at Tel Aviv University have developed an “Ear-on-a-Chip” that will allow robots to hear. The breakthrough in robot sensing may eventually include vision, smell etc. Applications could include searching for explosives or survivors buried in collapsed … Continue reading →

It always takes weeks for new members of an IT team to understand previously written code.  Not anymore, as Israel’s Swimm tightly links tutorial-style documentation to a project’s codebase, thus continuously documenting the code. Much easier for new developers. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3887669,00.html … Continue reading →

Israel-based Adama Agricultural Solutions (reported here previously) and non-profit GrowingIL have launched a competition for Israeli agtech startups devise solutions to increase farmers’ crop yields in environmentally friendly ways. The prize is a field test, funded by Adama. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3887661,00.html

Israel’s Pangea (reported here previously) is to deploy its smart nursing home solution in areas impacted by Covid-19. The multi-sensor solution integrates thermal imaging, video analytics, AI, and biometric access controls to protect the health, security, and safety of its … Continue reading →

Students seen spitting at Israel’s Technion Institute are not protesting. Technion scientists have developed NaorCov19 – a saliva self-test that can verify Covid-19 infections in just one minute. It can help prevent outbreaks in student dorms and allow the University … Continue reading →

Israel’s Vayyar and Tactile Mobility also won honors at the virtual Consumer Electronics Show CES 2021. Some 43 Israel companies presented. New to this newsletter are Talamoos (Netflix recommendations), Gamitee (Group travel bookings), and EyeNet (road collision protection). https://www.israel21c.org/13-israeli-startups-that-made-waves-at-2021s-virtual-ces-in-las-vegas/ https://www.talamoos.com/ … Continue reading →