Get the latest federal technology news delivered to your inbox. Lightweight, high-powered lasers have become a problem on the battlefield, and the Defense Department’s future-forward research arm, the ...

Earthquake damaged buildings, bridges and other critical infrastructure may be evaluated more quickly for safety and response options following an event with new optical sensor technology and software ...

Laser Proximity Sensors use laser beams to detect the presence or absence of objects within a certain range. They are used in security systems, robotics, automation, and industrial processes, where ...

Research scientist and entrepreneur Sverre Dokken believes laser-based remote sensing has big potential in the maritime domain. But what is LADAR, who’s it for and what are the key benefits? “Our ...

Earthquake damage: the system uses lasers shone from the ceiling to detectors on the floor to measure interstorey drift. (Courtesy: Diana Swantek/Berkley Lab) A low-cost, laser-based sensor that can ...