English

Jonathan Rigaud, head of Airbus’ Optimate demonstrator project

Video. Airbus at Vivatech: How quantum sensing and AI can transform flying

Updated: 19/06/2026 - 18:11 GMT+2

Airbus is testing radar, lidar, cameras and AI to help aircraft detect obstacles and give pilots better situational awareness. Euronews Next spoke to the head of their Optimate demonstrator project.

Read full article

Top stories

Now playing Next

Latest news bulletin | June 19th, 2026 – Evening

Now playing Next

At the Web3 Summit, a movement wants the internet back from Big Tech

Now playing Next

Timelapse video shows ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz since reopening

Now playing Next

EU leaders debate Ukraine as Costa opens Kremlin channel

Now playing Next

Matisse and Yves Saint Laurent come together in "Beauty, Fashion and Happiness" exhibition

Now playing Next

Game changer sweets: the Bavarian start-up making sustainable ‘chocolate’ from sunflowers

Now playing Next

Malaysia’s 3rd International Summit of Religious Leaders explores how faith can empower the youth

Now playing Next

New Russian strikes hit Kharkiv and Odesa, killing one and injuring children

Now playing Next

Cypriot minister vows to keep 'building' on EU accession momentum

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

More from Tech News

Tech News

Salesforce France CEO: Both leaders and employees need to adapt to AI

Tech News

Inside Amazon’s vision for AI, robotics and jobs in Europe

Tech News

World's first large-scale hydrogen engine starts generating electricity

Tech News

Exclusive: ‘If China attacks Taiwan, you will be affected too,’ Taiwan’s deputy FM warns Europe

Latest video

Europe Today

US-Iran deal is 'very fragile' as conflict 'remains', says analyst

No Comment

Lebanon air raids kill 18 as residents flee southern villages

Design

From Pompeii to Évora: Invisible solar panels for heritage sites

Sport

Uzbekistan celebrates first-ever World Cup goal despite defeat to Colombia

Culture news

Obama Presidential Centre opens with star-studded ceremony and veiled jabs at Trump

Europe News

Russian drones hit two foreign-flagged civilian ships in the Black Sea, Ukraine says

Europe in Motion

Europe looks at banning social media for teens, and girls are most impacted

Brussels, My Love?

Podcast | Ten years on, Brexit ghosts still linger

ADVERTISEMENT

Business

Tashkent turns 120 investor proposals into economic reform roadmap

Israel

'All of Lebanon must burn,' Israeli minister says after IDF reports four soldiers killed

Europe News

Andy Burnham wins key UK by-election, setting up Labour leadership battle with Starmer

No Comment

Celebrations as Mexico becomes first nation to reach World Cup knockout stage

Europe Today

EU leaders debate Ukraine as Costa opens diplomatic channel with Kremlin

Sport

Mexico secures ticket to knockout stages as Canada breeze past Qatar with ruthless 6-0 win

Iran

Timelapse video shows ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz since reopening

Europe News

Costa defends surprise decision to open diplomatic channel with Russia

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT