SlovakiaTech Forum-Expo 2024: A Focus on Innovation and Development

The SlovakiaTech Forum-Expo 2024, the largest innovation and technology conference in Slovakia, played host to a diverse range of exhibitors and thought leaders this year. Among them were Mr. VOSTIAR and Mr. FUCEK, distinguished representatives from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Centre of Excellence (EOD COE), who participated with great interest in the event's rich program of activities.

The attendance of EOD COE at SlovakiaTech underscores the Centre's commitment to staying at the forefront of technological advancements. By engaging with innovators and experts from around the world, they sought to explore new opportunities that could enhance the development of EOD capabilities and future COE studies.

Mr. VOSTIAR and Mr. FUCEK attended a variety of workshops and discussions aimed at identifying key technological trends and assessing their applicability to EOD processes. The information they gathered will be pivotal in drafting recommendations to improve the operational efficiency and preparedness of EOD teams.

One of the highlights of their visit was an exploration of next-generation robotics technologies. In modern EOD, robotics play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of personnel by allowing for remote-controlled ordnance disposal. The cutting-edge technologies showcased at SlovakiaTech present new possibilities for enhancing the precision, agility, and durability of these systems, a subject that will certainly feature prominently in the COE's upcoming studies and reports. The integration of new technologies, particularly in the areas of automation, AI, and robotics, will be a focal point for future Centre´s studies and the EOD evaluations.

Photo, text: Mr. Vladimír Voštiar (SVK-CIV)