In pictures: BUT at IDET, defense and security trade fair

At the recently concluded IDET International Fair, the Brno University of Technology (BUT) also reminded defense technology enthusiasts of its presence by showcasing nine top-tier exhibits. BUT attracted attention especially with a swarm of drones and robots controlled by artificial intelligence elements, which received an honorable mention for innovative exhibit in the Golden IDET fair competition. The awarded technology also caught the attention of the President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, during his visit to the BUT booth. At the end of the three-day event, an agreement was signed between BUT and Honeywell, enabling BUT students to train on advanced F-35 technologies.

The award-winning technology also caught the attention of Czech President Petr Pavel during his visit to the BUT booth. | Author: Václav Koníček

The swarm of drones and robots for terrain reconnaissance is the result of collaboration between experts from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication BUT (FEEC BUT) and the University of Defence (UNOB), and was among only seven awarded exhibits. Specifically, it was one of three that received an honorable mention for innovative exhibit.

Researchers from FEEC BUT Luděk Žalud and Petr Marcoň received an honorable mention for an innovative exhibit at the IDET trade fair. | Author: IDET

The Faculty of Chemistry at BUT, in cooperation with ATHEX Technology, presented the MobiSHIELD ballistic wall, which offers exceptional durability and mobility. The exhibit attracted significant interest from both state security representatives and the private sector.

Ballistic protection is also the focus of materials research at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering BUT. The exhibit showcased samples of multi-layer ballistic protection, which combines the properties of metallic and non-metallic materials and offers increased resistance to external influences and ballistic loads.

MobiSHIELD ballistic wall at the IDET trade fair. | Author: Václav Koníček

FME BUT presented samples of multilayer ballistic protection that combines the properties of metallic and non-metallic materials. | Author: Václav Koníček

The Faculty of Information Technology BUT introduced two technologies for a safer world – the APALER device to protect pilots from low-energy laser dazzling, and an experimental platform based on the development of algorithms for rapid detection of distant objects, such as drones.

APALER device for protecting pilots from glare caused by low-energy lasers. | Author: Václav Koníček

An experimental platform for rapid detection of distant objects, such as drones. | Author: Václav Koníček

Two other projects from FEEC BUT took fair visitors into space. Under the name Air-Breathing Electric Propulsion (ABEP), they are developing a specific plasma source for satellite propulsion in very low Earth orbit (about 200 km), and the company Volteek Solutions showcased advanced technologies to increase the reliability and lifespan of batteries, also useful in satellite mission preparations, such as those planned by the student team YSpace.

Scientists from FEKT VUT introduced visitors to the booth to the development of a specific plasma source for satellite propulsion. | Author: Václav Koníček

Presentation of Volteek Solutions battery technologies in connection with satellite development under the YSpace student team. | Author: Václav Koníček

Using a holographic projector displaying data from an industrial CT device, CEITEC BUT illustrated the internal structure of material objects. The start-up Lightigo, originating from the same university institute, presented the miniFly spectrometer.

Display of CT data from material research conducted at CEITEC VUT. | Author: Václav Koníček

Start-up Lightigo has unveiled the miniFly spectrometer. | Author: Václav Koníček

The 18th International IDET Fair was, along with the PYROS and ISET fairs, a comprehensive showcase of new technologies and ways to address various security risks. This year, more than 650 exhibiting companies from 35 countries participated, and over 35,000 visitors attended the fairs over three days.