Global Scans · Sensors · Weekly Summary

• [New] The future of fully autonomous vehicles could be more accessible than expected, without the added complexity of sophisticated sensor arrays. PatentPC
• [New] As Gujarat lights the way with its approval of continuous pyrolysis plants, India's tyre recycling sector is poised to become a beacon of innovation and sustainability - one that could shape the future of global recycling practices. Tyre Trends
• Xiaomi 17 Ultra will have a new 50-megapixel camera with improved in-sensor zoom range. CNet
• The global surge in IoT device deployment, projected to exceed 30 billion connected devices by 2025, is a primary driver for smart sensor demand. Persistence Market Research
• Computer vision and sensor fusion technology, as pioneered by Amazon Go, will become standard. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• By harnessing the potential of controlled environments, advanced satellite and sensor technologies, and data-driven monitoring, farmers - and urban communities - are better equipped to meet the growing global food demand. Farmonaut
• Tech companies are ramping up security measures, such as Microsoft Edge's scareware sensor and Apple Pay's enhanced digital ID support, to protect users from increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. Medium
• Set to arrive in 2027's iPhone is a new camera sensor. Forbes
• Open Cosmos was selected by ESA and the Spanish Space Agency to build the Spanish component of the Atlantic Constellation, which will consist of 8 satellites with a high-resolution multispectral imager, a GNSS-R sensor, an AIS receiver, and an IoT sensor. TerraWatch Space Newsletter
• Auterion will supply 33,000 AI strike kits to Ukraine under a DoD contract worth ~ $50 million: compute / sensor/radio modules that transform FPVs into precision weapons resistant to jamming, with visual lock-on to targets at ~1 km. War Wings Daily - Military & Aviation News
• GalaxEye will launch Mission Drishti, the world's first multi-sensor Earth observation satellite, in early 2026. Economic Times
• In Tokyo, AI predicts potential flood zones based on sensor data and weather info, alerting emergency services before disaster hits. iApp Technologies
• Asia-Pacific leads with 36% share as AI-driven automation, sensor innovation, and sustainable smart city growth accelerate a 26.02% CAGR through 2032. The National Law Review
• The UK would capitalize on advances in sensor technology, including surface, airborne, and space-based sensors, to extend detection and tracking ranges, increasing opportunities to engage and defeat threats through a system of layered defences. Business Insider
• The layered air defence network would feature closer sensor-to-shooter system integration, allowing Taiwan's air defences to achieve higher success rates when intercepting threats, while also allocating resources more efficiently. American Enterprise Institute - AEI
• Indian space-tech startup GalaxEye announced it will launch Mission Drishti, the world's first multi-sensor Earth Observation (EO) satellite, in the first quarter of 2026. Guidely
• Space-tech start-up GalaxEye on Monday said it will launch the world's first multi-sensor Earth observation (EO) satellite 'Mission Drishti' in the first quarter of 2026, marking the beginning of setting up a constellation of satellites over the next four years. Economic Times
• Scaling infrastructure, ensuring cybersecurity, and fending off fierce competition from established players like Waymo (Alphabet) and Zoox (Amazon), which often use more robust multi-sensor systems, will be crucial. FinancialContent
• Opportunity - AI, Sensors & Systems Integration Integration of advanced AI, 3D vision, LIDAR / RADAR sensor fusion, satellite comms, and maritime cybersecurity creates high-value ecosystems. openpr

Last updated: 24 November 2025