When mines first started being used in military conflicts, they were primarily made of metal. These mines could be identified with metal detectors, but the technology soon became outdated. Now, many mines are made of plastic, which makes them difficult to find and all the more dangerous. To make matters worse, mine detection methods in Ukraine still rely primarily on metal detection, not allowing for accurate spotting of explosives.

Our team designed a modern solution for mine detection: a drone that combines RGB cameras with a thermal camera. Accurate in detection and safe in use, this technology is another step towards casualty-free demining.

Sponsor: Saab

SAAB, long known for its automotive prowess, has now shifted into the defence sector, focusing on products like the Gripen fighter jet. To spread awareness about their shift in focus, they demonstrate their technology at trade shows. Flight simulators are an excellent way to do this, although they are traditionally very difficult to transport.

Our project aims to solve this by developing a trunk-size flight simulator; a simulator in a suitcase, utilising XR technologies and motion simulation. This creates the experience of flying the Gripen fighter jet without having to step into the plane at all.

Sponsor: Saab

Have you ever wondered what would happen if a drone got injected into a jet turbine? Your situation would be even worse in a warzone where drones are used to drop bombs and set artillery coordinates. Imagine if you could have a system for detecting those drones. What if that system didn’t cost a fortune, it didn’t need to be transported on a truck, and it could be carried in your hands?

We have developed an affordable and portable system for detecting drones. Like Saab, we believe that safety is a fundamental human right.

Sponsor: Saab

With so many drones swarming in the airspace, whatever security you thought you had is gone. While most people do not yet associate drones with security risks, they pose an array of threats, and reports of drone-related accidents and near-misses are on the rise.

Meet Noctus! A comprehensive system that detects, identifies and intercepts drones. The Noctus offers a toolkit that makes it possible to combine sensors to a package that fits users needs. The toolkit features affordable and versatile sensors such as cameras utilizing image recognizing AI. By combining sensor posts, resilient multi-layered surveillance zones can be created to protect targets of varying sizes from small drones.

Sponsor: Saab