Study at the Technion in English
At Israel’s Technion, you can study for a BSc in Engineering or Science entirely in English. Or choose an MSc in Science and Engineering.
Drone maintenance of wave power stations
Israel’s BladeRanger (see previously) has partnered with Israel’s Eco Wave Power Global (see previously) to deliver the first-ever drone-powered maintenance solution for onshore wave energy systems. See video of what the drones can do.
Transforming patient phone calls
Israel’s Popai Health listens to patient phone calls, then uses Voice AI to identify clinical, operational, and social cues, and subsequently improve proactive follow-up care. The system is already deployed at providers including Essen Healthcare and Clover Health.
Nvidia’s new AI chips
Nvidia has unveiled two new chips developed in Israel, BlueField-4 and ConnectX-8 SuperNIC. The chips, 6 times more powerful than previous, were developed at Nvidia’s R&D center in Tel Aviv. They are designed to accelerate data transmission of huge AI models, supporting speeds of up to 800 Gb/s.
Using AI to translate into sign language
Israel’s Nagish has acquired sign.mt, a cutting-edge AI company specializing in real-time sign language translation. The deal marks a step forward in Nagish’s mission to empower deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals through innovative communication tools.
New programs on I24News
The new program lineup on the English language Israeli TV station I24News includes “Innovation Nation” at 9pm (Israel time) on Tues eves (14:00 EST). It says it will highlight Israel’s renowned startup scene and the region’s most inspiring technological breakthroughs.
Checking for suspicious behavior
Israeli cybersecurity Reflectiz is a behavioral analysis mechanism that simulates human user actions. This system continuously monitors all activities and behaviors of website components. By establishing what constitutes normal behavior, it can detect deviations that pose security risks.
Autonomous AI defense startup
Israel’s Skyforce has developed AI software that transforms manually controlled defense platforms into fully autonomous multi-platform operations involving large numbers of low-cost, units. It also can be deployed in agriculture, healthcare, and other non-military areas.
Batty discovery
Prof. Nachum Ulanovsky took his entire Weizmann Institute lab to “bat island” near Zanzibar to record the activity of fruit bats. His team discovered that bats brains have an internal “global compass”. Head-direction neurons consistently point in the same direction across the entire island,
Firedome snuffs out fires
Israel’s FireDome (see previously) has demonstrated its automated ability to detect, target and extinguish spot fires in real-world conditions, marking what experts say could be a major breakthrough in wildfire response. It can protect lives, property, and critical assets before responders arrive.