Not only is military robotics the testbed for cutting-edge applications, but it is also a growing market for technologies with civilian implications.

Group of companies to explore use of AI and 5G connectivity on first-response applications.

ROAMEO joins stationary systems to assist companies with security operations.

Things to do before and after you deploy mobile robots in your warehouse or manufacturing facility.

Funding to fuel national expansion of autonomous mobile indoor robots for security.

Transcend Tactical robot’s proven lifesaving capabilities are increasingly incorporated into more SWAT units, protecting lives at an affordable price.

Two recent incidents highlight the ability for aerial drones to help public safety with crime scene investigations and public safety incidents.

Rescue robots can help save lives in the aftermath of disaster, but agencies should know more about their costs and capabilities, says Robin Murphy, founder of Roboticists Without Borders.

Every automation business or user of robotics wants to know where the technology and markets are heading. Here are our predictions.

Facial recognition cameras are multiplying across the world. We look at the similarities and differences among five countries leading the way in use of the technology.

In the absence of an international AI framework, companies designing or implementing AI should be prepared for multiple directives.

Unlike other collaborative robots, Productive Robotics’ OB7 has seven degrees of freedom and proprietary protocols for security.

What are the implications of the UAE turning to AI for oil and gas production? This week, we also look at Malta’s bid for AI leadership and British military robots.

ExRobotics, a Dutch maker of remote-controlled systems for the oil and gas industry, uses IDS products because of their cost and hardware and software capabilities.

In this week’s global roundup, we look at how Australia is following China’s example in using facial recognition for internal security. Also, is Industry 4.0 dying in Germany?

U.S. jobs in some regions could be more vulnerable to displacement from automation than others, having a direct affect on elections. And the governments of Taiwan and Iran look to artificial intelligence for new applications.

Testing shows methods that hackers can grab private data from the VGo robots.

Japan and China are collaborating on a number of automation initiatives, but how does that affect their geopolitical rivalry? Plus, Germany wants a DARPA-like agency for cybersecurity.

Robotics concerns about the changing nature of work were just some of the many topics discussed in Day 2 of RoboBusiness 2018. Exhibitors demonstrated the latest in components and solutions, panelists gave advice on how to automate and measure ROI, and attendees networked.

Not only can persistent drones such as PARC relay communications during emergencies; they are also serving security and commercial needs now, explains CyPhy Works CEO Lance VandenBrook.

This week, China flexes its robot muscles as part of its robot strategy, Russian police robots prepare to patrol Asia, and a study shows how much influence robots can have on children.

Cybersecurity vulnerabilities in popular robots demand a regulatory response, and an India-Israel fund is just the latest example of a strengthening technology partnership.

This week saw concerns rising around drone terrorism, countries moving to protect data creation within their borders, and continued development of megacities that utilize robotics and automation.

As Iran tries to rejoin the global economy, Iranian robotics is poised to capitalize on the country’s military and healthcare research.

Basic income, along with taxes, ethics rules, and outright bans are among the government responses to the perceived threats of automation. Plus, which countries are pursuing autonomous weapons?