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Tech we hope to see in the public sector
Modular
smart phones
Google’s Project Ara smartphone frame has been in the works since at least 2013, but developer editions are finally about to ship. And the prospect of swappable components — for storage, security and a wide range of sensors — holds all sorts of
Robotic rescue
The Emergency Integrated Lifesaving Lanyard, or
EMILY, is a self-powered, remote-controlled lifesaving buoy that can cut through rough waters at up to 22 miles per hour. It was recently used to rescue nearly 300 Syrian migrants from drowning in the waters off the Greek island of Lesbos.
Virtualized training
Simulators have been around for decades, but virtual and augmented reality tools are opening up new worlds for training. The Office of Naval Research’s Battlespace Exploitation of Mixed Reality Lab is using commercial technology to develop systems that are both cutting edge and low cost.
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potential for the public sector.
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