Robotics

Betting on AI and robotics, Dyson opens Glilot flagship store in Israel

Dyson robotics engineer Guy Turner says the company’s next chapter will focus on machines that can sense, perceive, and solve problems independently

|ByANNA AHRONHEIM
Dyson's new flagship store in Israel
Medical robot

Israeli study shows success of robotic surgery in repairing complicated abdominal hernias

The study, led by Dr. Michael Freund of the Hebrew University and Shaare Zedek Medical Center, examined 39 complex lateral abdominal wall hernia repairs completed robotically. 

|ByDANYA SAPERSTEIN
'There will be more humanoids than soldiers on the battlefield, and they need special arms just for them,' Wild West Systems CEO David Franco

Inside Wild West's vision for armed robotics

The Texas-based defense-tech start-up is developing lightweight weapons, munitions, and software for autonomous platforms, with its first operational deployment expected in Israel later this year

|ByANNA AHRONHEIM
Amazon executive chairman Jeff Bezos looks on as US President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with technology executives about artificial intelligence, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on September 29, 2026.

Amazon in talks to acquire Israeli start-up, AI model that can edit live videos in real-time

Decart has also developed Oasis, a model that generates simulated environments to train and test robotics and autonomous-driving systems.

|ByREUTERS

Physiotherapy robots need to be more human-like, say Ben Gurion U researchers

One of the lead researchers said that there is a definite need to personalize encounters between the robots and humans.

OCTOBER 23, 2017ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
Dr. Shelly Levy-Tzedek (in red dress) demonstrates to President Rivlin how she uses robots for physical therapy during the president’s visit to BGU. Lab Engineer Avital Elishay (at the computer) is running the demonstration.

#25 Amnon Shashua and Ziv Aviram - Keeping our roads safe

While not all is rosy for the hi-tech giant - the company is currently battling accusations of insider trading - it is poised to change the automotive world.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
Mobileye co-founders Amnon Shashua (left) and Ziv Aviram.