Giving AI power to memory
Scientists at Israel’s Technion Institute have partnered with Israel’s TowerJazz to develop technology for adapting flash memory to the artificial intelligence era. It transforms digital hardware into a platform resembling the human brain - capable of performing millions of simultaneous processes.
Microgrids for more efficient energy
Israel’s Brightmerge has developed artificial intelligence algorithms to help countries and cities move to decentralized “microgrids.” They are less expensive and more sustainable than a single electricity supply grid. They also reduce carbon emissions and are more resilient to power-outages.
A Global AI energy company
Israeli-founded Grid4C has been selected as one of five leading AI companies in the Energy Market among ABB, Siemens, GE, and IBM in "Global AI in Energy Market Analysis and Forecast 2019-2025" report by CMFE Insights. It also raised $6 million in funds.
Making sensitive data invisible
Researchers from Israel’s Ben-Gurion University have developed the first all-optical “stealth” encryption technology. It uses fiber-optic light transmissions to secure cloud computing and data center network transmission. It works on the principle that if you can’t detect it, you can’t steal it.
Where is the bus stop?
Israel’s Moovit has launched Way Finder, an augmented reality feature that adds digital directions, icons, and notifications to live camera view to help users locate correct bus stops and subway stations. It was in response to a user who said he was waiting for the bus on the wrong side of the street.
Drone dome tests are 100% successful
Israeli defense technology company Rafael’s Counter – Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) protects airports and critical infrastructure against malicious drones. Recent testing has resulted in 100% success in all scenarios.
Seedless lemons
At Israel’s annual Citrus Conference, the Ministry of Agriculture presented seven new citrus varieties including the seedless Ayelet lemon. Other varieties included Einat (white pomelo / red grapefruit) and Aliza (mandarin / red pomelo) – both seedless.
Boeing partnership for vertical takeoff tech
US giant Boeing has signed an agreement with Israel’s Tactical Robotics to explore, develop, produce and market Fancraft-based VTOL (Vertical Takeoff and Landing) products. Tactical Robotics has been developing the Cormorant unmanned airborne vehicle .
OrCam’s new products
As reported previously , Israel’s OrCam wowed delegates at CES 2020 with OrCam Hear and a new MyEye2. It also showcased OrCam Read - that vocalizes printed or digital texts in real time. And OrCam MyMe – a wearable that uses facial recognition to identify someone to a blind person.
Training students to protect crops
Israeli-founded Adama Agricultural Solutions and Tel Aviv University have launched a unique research and teaching program. It is anticipated to help combat crop disease, enhance yields and food supply, while requiring less chemicals, thus protecting the environment and the food chain.