Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

Fast innovative companies

US magazine Fast Company recognized four Israeli startups in its annual list of the world’s most innovative companies. Vis.ai was ranked 43rd of the top 50, for “harnessing AI to expedite lifesaving diagnoses”. Highlighted in specific sectors were Papaya Global, … Continue reading

Posted in Economy & Business | Leave a comment

Vegetables from a vending machine

Israel’s replantin’ is developing a specialized vending machine that grows a variety of high-quality, nutritious leafy greens inside it, and in less time than it takes in a field. Each plant starts as a seed inside a coffee-capsule-sized pod, which … Continue reading

Posted in Science & Technology | Leave a comment

Rewarding good drivers

Israel’s Letstop has developed an app that incentivizes good driving of any vehicle. If the phone has not been used for texting etc., during the journey, the driver earns credits which can be converted into cash or vouchers for a … Continue reading

Posted in Science & Technology | Leave a comment

Fully autonomous defense vehicles

Israel’s Elbit (see here previously) is to deploy the 3D image processing software from Israel’s Foresight (see here previously) in the fully autonomous defense vehicles of one of Elbit’s leading defense customers. https://ir.foresightauto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Elbit-first-commercial-deployment-020424-ENHE-accessible.pdf

Posted in Science & Technology | Leave a comment

Liquid AI – the thinking car

Israel’s Autobrains (see here previously) has unveiled Liquid AI – a paradigm shift in autonomous driving and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). Like the human brain, it adapts dynamically, activating only AI modules specific to the driving context and thus … Continue reading

Posted in Science & Technology | Leave a comment

Protecting planes from cyber-attack

Latest article on Israel’s Cyviation (see here previously), developing security technology that protects commercial and private aircraft from cyber-attacks. Its 4 layers comprise “SkyRay” for vulnerability scanning; training for pilots; event management and real-time detection devices. https://nocamels.com/2024/03/air-safety-startup-protects-planes-from-cyber-attacks/ https://cyviation.aero/cyviation-announces-strategic-partnership/

Posted in Science & Technology | Leave a comment

Shhh! It’s the Oron spy plan

The Israel Aerospace Industries-developed, US-manufactured Oron is Israel’s new and advanced intelligence aircraft. The 1-billion-dollar plane has already logged hundreds of operational flight hours, totaling close to 100 missions. It possesses multiple sensors and operates at over 40,000 feet. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/rjmtfxgkc

Posted in Science & Technology | Leave a comment

Drone startups partner to make sky safer

The Goshawk anti-drone UAV from Israel’s Robotican (see here previously) is to carry the advanced Halo system from Israel’s Elsight (see here previously) to boost the Goshawk’s success rate in catching rogue unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and avoiding breakdowns. https://nocamels.com/2024/03/drone-startups-team-up-to-boost-destroyer-of-enemy-craft/ … Continue reading

Posted in Science & Technology | Leave a comment

Realtime maps save lives

The IDF’s Hunter system, developed during the current war, detects threats in real time and sends signals to soldiers. The software allows soldiers to see drone launches, rocket launches and terrorist activities as they happen – sensing a missile attack … Continue reading

Posted in Science & Technology | Leave a comment

Peace in Jerusalem

So far, Friday prayers during Ramadan at Jerusalem’s Al Aqsa Mosque have been attended each week without incident by tens of thousands of Muslims. Meanwhile, thousands of Christian Arabs converged on Israel’s capital to celebrate Good Friday and Easter Sunday. … Continue reading

Posted in Israel is Inclusive & Global | Leave a comment