The world’s strongest radar
Israel’s Arbe Robotics (see previously) has released the production version of its Radar Processor. It is the most powerful solution in the current market for automotive radars – 10 times the processing power of the leading alternatives and a key stage to fully autonomous vehicles.
Next big things in tech
Fast Company included six Israeli companies in its 2023 list of 119 Next Big Things in Tech. They are , , , Navan (formerly ), , and .
In the desert, solar farms are better than forests
Scientists at Israel’s Weizmann Institute have discovered that dark-colored solar panels on light-colored sandy soil reflects sunlight back into space and doesn’t heat up the atmosphere. This is better than a forest of trees that absorbs carbon dioxide.
CO2 removal prototype launched
Israel’s RepAir Carbon Capture ( here previously) has just launched its first Direct Air Capture field prototype. The system uses 600kWh (of renewable energy) per ton of carbon dioxide removed. No harmful components and a negligible carbon footprint. 2025 target for commercial device.
Fast-growing non-animal meat
Israel’s ProFuse Technology (see previously) has partnered with Estonia’s Geletax to advance cultivated meat production. Using ProFuse’s media supplement and Geletax’s plant-based scaffolds, they produced 5 times more lab-grown protein than with regular methods.
Securing the light railway
Israel’s Cervello (see previously) has been selected to help secure the 27km Purple Line of the Tel Aviv light railway currently under construction. Cervello’s cybersecurity dashboard will give rail operators real-time intelligence and advanced analytics to monitor railway signaling and detect threats.
A good read
Israel’s OrCam (see previously) has launched “Read 3” to help those with impaired vision. About the size of a highlighter pen, it can magnify text and read multiple types (even handwriting) in 17 different languages, including words printed in a newspaper or the ingredients listed on a food packet.
Best use of AI award.
Israel’s Rescana has won the prestigious CISO's Connect CISO Choice award for Best Use of AI. Rescana’s risk management solution identifies issues with third-party vendors by collecting and analyzing massive datasets. A company’s operators do not require any coding skills.
New tech to rehabilitate the wounded
Israel’s Sheba Medical Center has selected 8 tech solutions for its new program for rehabilitating wounded soldiers. Israeli systems include COGNIShine and 6Degrees (MyMove – see previously).
Robotics course for evacuees
Israel’s Technion Institute held a 6-day program in robophysics (how robots move in the real world) for 30 outstanding high school students evacuated from their northern border homes. The course included enrichment activities and mentoring for future university entrance.