Peter Eisert: AI scientist sees new deepfake dangers (Photo: hu-berlin.de) AI researchers at Humboldt University demonstrate the limits of conventional detection methods Fake videos created with artificial intelligence (AI) often show no changes in the skin of the...
Robot vacuum cleaner as a first responder
A smart everyday device becomes an assistance system in emergency situations In the ‘Smart Companion’ project, researchers at the St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences developed a smart vacuum cleaner robot that helps older, single people in emergency situations....
Transparent security and reliability: Axis Communications receives IT security certification from the BSI for over 160 products
Caption: On 20 March 2025, the BSI awarded a total of 167 products from Axis Communications the IT security label in Bonn. From left to right: Jochen Sauer, Architect & Engineering Manager at Axis Communications; Claudia Plattner, President of the BSI; Tobias...
Euralarm releases new white paper on fire alarm sensors
Euralarm has published a White Paper on multi-sensor fire detectors and how these devices can help to reduce false alarms. The document is intended for fire safety professionals, building managers, and regulatory authorities. Fire detection is a critical component of...
Face recognition 2.0 from a great distance
LiDAR system from researchers at Heriot-Watt University impresses with extremely high resolution: Comparison of a LiDAR image with the original (Photo: Aongus McCarthy, hw.ac.uk) In the future, it will be possible to recognise a face from a distance of hundreds of...
‘SUPER’ races safely through treacherous terrain
Drones developed by engineers at the University of Hong Kong use LiDAR technology to orient themselves ‘SUPER’ is what roboticists at the University of Hong Kong (https://www.hku.hk/ ) call their new flying robot, which is designed to move through unfamiliar terrain...
Gecko-inspired non-slip soles developed
Silicone rubber as a base – nanoparticles ensure a firm grip on icy surfaces The soles of the gecko's feet have inspired researchers led by Vipin Richhariya from the University of Minho (https://www.uminho.pt/EN ) and Ashis Tripathy from the Vellore Institute of...
Bitkom: NESAS CCS-GI: 5G certification
Bitkom attaches great importance to the security of 5G networks. Our members, including manufacturers and network operators, support measures that promote both the development of robust and secure networks and the dynamics of modern software development. Good...
ONVIF Launches New Online Learning Initiative
ONVIF®, global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, has released the first course in a new online learning initiative designed to promote greater knowledge and understanding of the workings of ONVIF. The new “Introduction to ONVIF”...
TÜV SÜD issues certificate for ethically responsible Artificial Intelligence applications to Digicust
Certification of ethics in AI applications IEEE CertifAIEdTM Experts at international testing, inspection and certification (TIC) company TÜV SÜD have issued their first certificate for an ethically responsible application with Artificial Intelligence (AI) to the...