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Police release picture of lifelike manikin dummy after report of a 'man' being put in car boot
Gloucestershire Police released a photo of a manikin after a report of a man being put in a car boot. It was later discovered that the man was actually a realistic dummy used for water rescue training. The police had carried out urgent inquiries but found out that the manikin was being loaded into a car for training purposes. The police thanked the caller for reporting the incident and clarified the misunderstanding.
'Man' seen being put into car was a manikin
A police investigation was launched after a manikin was mistaken for a real person being put in the boot of a car. Gloucestershire police received reports of a possible kidnapping on the A48 in Blakeney. However, it was later discovered that the figure was actually a realistic training manikin used for water-rescue training. The incident had a negative impact on Extreme Simulations, the company that designs and creates the manikins. The police thanked the caller who reported the incident and the witnesses who came forward with information.
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Binational Industrial Research & Development Foundation (BIRD)
The Binational Industrial Research and Development Foundation (BIRD) was established by the U.S. and Israeli governments in 1977 to encourage cooperation between U.S. and Israeli companies in various technology sectors. BIRD provides funding and assistance in facilitating strategic partnerships for developing joint products or technologies. BIRD supports projects without receiving any equity or intellectual property rights in the participating companies or technologies. Since 1977, the Foundation has approved investments in more than 1,000 projects, which have yielded direct and indirect revenues of more than $10 billion.
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US-Israel Foundation To Invest $7.9M In 9 New Projects
The Israel-US Binational Research and Development (BIRD) Foundation will invest $7.9 million in nine new joint projects between Israeli and American companies in various fields. The projects will also have access to private sector funding, bringing the total amount to $20 million. The BIRD Foundation works with companies to identify strategic partners and the projects are reviewed by evaluators from the Israel Innovation Authority and the US National Institute of Standards and Technology. The approved projects include the development of a medication safety system, a modular mannequin for healthcare training, a high-performance unmanned aerial system, and more. The BIRD Foundation has approved over 1,000 projects in its history, with a total investment of approximately $370 million.
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BIRD - Israel-U.S. Binational Industrial R&D Foundation to invest $7.9 million in 9 new projects: The approved projects, with an overall budget of $20 million, involve innovations in the areas of Drones, Energy Efficiency, Environment Protection, Medical Devices, Pharma, Software and AI
The BIRD Foundation has approved $7.9 million in funding for nine new projects between U.S. and Israeli companies. The projects will access private sector funding, boosting the total value of all projects to $20 million. The BIRD Foundation promotes collaborations between U.S. and Israeli companies in various technological sectors for joint product development. The approved projects cover a range of sectors, including healthcare, energy infrastructure, gaming, and more. The Foundation provides conditional grants and assists companies in identifying potential strategic partners. To date, BIRDs total investment in joint projects is over $370 million, helping to generate direct and indirect sales of more than $10 billion.
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BIRD Foundation approves $7.9 million funding for nine new projects | CTech
The BIRD Foundation has approved $7.9 million in funding for nine new projects between U.S. and Israeli companies. The total value of all projects, including private sector funding, is $20 million. The projects cover various technological fields and aim to promote collaborations. The BIRD Foundation has a history of funding joint projects and has invested over $370 million to date. The funding has helped generate direct and indirect sales of more than $10 billion. The foundation also assists companies in identifying strategic partners and facilitating introductions.
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The worst case: CBRN training amongst a proliferating threat
The article discusses the importance of training for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) threats, highlighting the efforts of various military forces and the role of companies like Extreme Simulations. It notes that CBRN threats have evolved, necessitating robust training for military personnel. The article mentions the training methods used by the US and Canadian armed forces, and the multinational exercises they participate in. It also discusses the approach of Extreme Simulations, an Israeli company that provides immersive CBRN training experiences. The company is set to conduct CBRN training at USAF bases in 2022.
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Using Hollywood-style special effects for disaster training
Israeli-British startup Extreme Simulations is developing ultra-realistic wearable wounds made from special silicone and fabric for emergency training scenarios. The company was founded by Oriel Herman and his friend Jonathan Bahat, who identified shortcomings in the Israel Defense Forces emergency training. Extreme Simulations has partnered with a special effects studio in Gloucestershire and is now looking to upgrade its wearable props with smart systems that provide pulse and blood pressure readings of simulated casualties. The company has conducted training exercises with the IDF and the United Rescue organization in Israel and is on the verge of signing a deal with Sheba Hospital. Extreme Simulations is seeking to raise £600,000 for its next phase.
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Preparing soldiers for battlefield horrors
Extreme Simulations, a small startup, has developed wearable props that simulate a wide variety of injuries and wounds for military drills and exercises. The props provide physiological indications such as pulse and blood pressure of the simulated casualty, allowing medics to see in real time whether their treatment is effective. The company is based in the UK and develops its technology in Israel. Extreme Simulations is currently raising $2 million to complete its technological developments and begin production of physical simulators. The company plans to start marketing its products in Israel and overseas in 2017.
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