Global Scans · Sensors · Weekly Summary

• [New] In 2025, municipalities will integrate sensors, IoT devices, and AI to improve everything from traffic flow to energy use. News Pioneer
• [New] Apple has filed a patent for next-generation AirPods that could monitor brain activity using embedded sensors. Tore Says
• [New] Field devices, vehicles, and systems are expected to be interconnected in 2025 via a stream of smart sensors that will monitor and report in real-time. FieldEZ Technologies
• [New] Helsinki launched a six-month pilot using AI sensors on 40 Tier-Dott e-scooters to preemptively address safety risks. The Micromobility Newsletter
• [New] One of the most interesting bits from Elon was that people with Neuralink brain chips will eventually be able to have full-body control and sensors from a Optimus robot, so you could basically inhabit an Optimus robot. The Tesla Space
• [New] The Bihar Free Electric Cycle Yojana 2025 is a beacon of hope for disabled citizens in Bihar, offering them the tools to overcome mobility barriers and pursue their aspirations. Blogger
• [New] Rather than using LIDAR sensors, Tesla relies on its vision-only FSD (Full Self-Driving) AI technology powered by the vast data from its vehicle fleet - a strategy Musk argues will be more scalable and cost-effective. Pierce Capital Research
• [New] Innovations: Waymo's Driver integrates sensor fusion with predictive modeling, enabling it to anticipate complex scenarios, like a vehicle swerving at 60 mph. MacroNepal
• [New] Smart Fabrics: Fabrics with integrated technology, such as sensors or interactive elements, will offer new ways to express and interact with the world. archyde
• [New] Reza Pahlavi's call for an uprising is more than a political statement-it's a beacon of hope for millions of Iranians yearning for freedom. Blogger
• 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
• 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
• 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

Last updated: 14 July 2025