Global Scans · Sensors · Weekly Summary

• [New] A high-power ground-based laser transmitter operated from the Optical Communications Telescope Laboratory at JPL's Table Mountain facility near Wrightwood, California, will deliver a beacon and low-rate uplink data to the flight laser transceiver. NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)
• [New] The sensors for Waymo's technology started out expensive, but since they are digital electronics, they are expected to drop vastly in price at scale, as digital electronics always have. Forbes
• As the world grapples with the challenges of climate change and seeks sustainable energy solutions, innovations like the use of corn protein in batteries offer a beacon of hope. Sustainability Times
• The war in Ukraine has given Russia the opportunity to rapidly integrate AI into a wide variety of military systems, such as increasingly autonomous weapons and systems that can translate sensor data into targeting information for human decision-makers. Foreign Affairs Magazine
• In Africa, where anarchist ideas remain relatively scarce, Sudanese anarchists serve as a beacon of hope for spreading emancipatory consciousness. Organise Magazine
• The REAN kicked in, saying solar energy has become a beacon of hope for millions of Nigerians who remain underserved by the national grid. Punch Newspapers
• China could acquire valuable knowledge of the types of signals an Australian or US warship would emit through a variety of sensors and systems. The Conversation
• Healthcare industry groups and analysts are reeling after President Donald Trump unveiled a sweeping tariff policy on Wednesday that could impact global supply chains for everything from needles and catheters to diagnostic tests and glucose sensors. Healthcare Dive
• Samsung will not reduce the number of sensors from its next flagship but will bring a more powerful setup for exceptional mobile photography. Sammy Fans
• Quantum sensors have the potential to enhance the accuracy of GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System), even in challenging environments such as urban areas and indoor spaces. WK Information
• The synthetic diamond solutions provider is in a unique position to supply the highly engineered synthetic diamonds in the quantity and quality required for industrial applications, while Bosch will integrate them into robust and scalable sensor systems. AZOM
• From Quantum sensors and cryogenic cooling to rare earth free motors and integrated power electronic solutions, researchers from the Universities of Nottingham, Newcastle and Bristol will investigate and deliver solutions that reduce energy wastage and minimise life cycle impacts. University of Bristol
• Healthcare industry groups and analysts are reeling after President Donald Trump unveiled a sweeping tariff policy Wednesday that could impact global supply chains for everything from needles and catheters to diagnostic tests and glucose sensors. BioPharma Dive
• The success of Tesla's robotaxi initiative will likely depend on its ability to innovate in autonomous driving technologies, which include sophisticated AI algorithms and robust sensor systems. OpenTools
• McDonald's has begun installing sensors on kitchen equipment that will feed data to the edge computing system and give franchisees a real-time view into how their restaurants are operating. NACS Daily
• As the world grapples with complex economic and developmental challenges, multilateral sukuk offer a beacon of hope - a Sharia-compliant financial instrument with the power to drive meaningful change and build a more prosperous and just world for all. The Halal Times
• South Africa was a beacon of hope, a nation poised to rise in unison. Daily Friend
• As the world continues to grapple with economic uncertainty, MAGACOIN FINANCE offers a beacon of hope for crypto investors. TechBullion
• The African Union's latest intervention in Somalia, the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia, was meant to be a beacon of hope. waryatv.com
• Boeing will conduct a series of laboratory tests to help understand how the IMU quantum navigation sensors perform under certain environmental conditions, such as temperature and vibration. Aeroflap

Last updated: 12 May 2025