Global Scans · Sensors · Weekly Summary

• [New] From quantum sensors to stellar navigation, innovators like Q-CTRL and France's Astradia are leading a technological revolution that could fundamentally reshape how aircraft find their way in the world. Aerotime
• [New] Set to debut with the EX60 SUV in 2026, Volvo has developed a multi-adaptive safety belt that uses real-time sensor data to optimise protection for each occupant. Network News
• [New] ATLAS software tracks and analyzes space objects using data from ground and space sensors and could identify threats like hypersonic glide vehicles. SpaceNews
• Golden Dome, a missile defence system for the United States modeled after Israel's Iron Dome, would rely heavily on space-based assets, including advanced sensors and interceptors designed to detect, track and neutralize missile threats from adversaries. SpaceNews
• By 2026, the typical warehouse will feature over 10,000 connected devices - ranging from smart shelves and forklifts to temperature sensors and smart lighting systems. Robotics & Automation News
• A 2025 smart city project in Dubai partnered with COE Security to deploy 50,000 sensors with secure by design chipsets, reducing firmware tampering risks by 30%. Welcome to COE Security | AI Cyber Security Solutions C
• Beyond specific platforms, QinetiQ provides critical sensor integration, data fusion, and software engineering support for C-UAS projects, reinforcing their role in developing comprehensive layered defences against evolving drone threats. The Defense Post
• Illinois has become a beacon of hope for many LGBTQ + individuals seeking acceptance and support. County Local News
• Predictive models can process sensor data to forecast equipment failures, reducing downtime by up to 30%, as reported by McKinsey. Valeriu Crudu
• Economic Growth and New Markets: Pichai projected that global GDP could see a 14% increase by 2030 attributable to AI adoption across sectors - from healthcare diagnostics powered by computer vision to precision agriculture using AI-driven sensors. News, Events, Advertising Options
• Northeastern University researchers have embedded intelligence capabilities in a wireless sensor tag that has the potential to revolutionize the Internet of Things and AI. Northeastern Global News
• Smart targeting is envisaged as part of Golden Dome, with the Pentagon saying that by 2029 it would deploy smart sensors in space that can distinguish missile threats from clutter. Otago Daily Times Online News
• The field of human-robot haptic interface engineering is poised for significant transformation through 2030, driven by rapid advances in sensor technology, artificial intelligence, and materials science. Guambia
• Data-Centric Warfare: Systems like India's IACCS and Akashteer enable real-time fusion of sensor data, supporting rapid, informed decisions and automating threat responses. IBTimes India
• With CoastShield, Thales ensures a nationwide coastal surveillance solution with early detection of the full threat spectrum, based on a smart set of sensors and its unique experience in Artificial Intelligence. Thales Group
• Microsoft is exploring the use of connected devices, such as smart home sensors and wearable devices, to monitor risks in real-time. NewsyList
• Apple's wearable loops could feature communications circuity like a microphone, or even emit light to, again, be used as a form of positional sensor. Forbes
• Looking ahead, the next few years are expected to see further proliferation of compact, affordable sensors, deeper integration with farm management systems, and enhanced real-time analytics. Robotics
• Construction, agriculture, and automotive sectors are expected to fuel the sales of LiDAR sensors in the coming years. Research Nester
• NATO has tested a new prototype sensor, the GANDALF-4, to counter Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) threats and strengthen situational awareness. The Defense Post
• Some U.S. technology in space such as space-based sensors and air and missile defence exist today, but all of the systems comprising the Golden Dome architecture will need to be seamlessly integrated. ABC News
• Pentagon to Deploy Discriminating Space Sensor for Ballistic Threat as Part of Golden Dome: The Pentagon is developing space-based sensors that can distinguish missile threats from clutter as a key part of the Trump administration's Golden Dome missile defence initiative. The Verardo Group's Substack

Last updated: 30 June 2025