60 Notable Inventions And Contributions From Israel
Israel is known for its high-tech industry and numerous innovations across various fields. Here is a long list of notable inventions and technological contributions from Israel:
- USB Flash Drive – Developed by M-Systems, this portable storage device revolutionized data storage and transfer.
- Waze – A GPS-based navigation app that provides real-time traffic updates and route suggestions.
- ICQ – One of the first instant messaging services, created by Mirabilis.
- Iron Dome – A mobile air defense system designed to intercept short-range rockets and artillery shells.
- ReWalk – A wearable robotic exoskeleton that enables paraplegics to walk.
- PillCam – A swallowable medical device with a camera, used for imaging the digestive tract.
- Viber – A cross-platform VoIP and instant messaging app.
- Epstein-Barr Virus Vaccine – A vaccine developed to combat the Epstein-Barr virus.
- Watergen – Technology that generates clean drinking water from air humidity.
- Mobileye – Advanced driver-assistance systems and autonomous driving technologies.
- SolarEdge – Innovative solutions for solar energy optimization and management.
- OrCam – A wearable device that helps visually impaired people by reading text and recognizing faces.
- Kite Patch – A patch that makes humans invisible to mosquitoes, helping to combat malaria.
- Capsule Endoscopy – Another medical imaging innovation, allowing for non-invasive examination of the gastrointestinal tract.
- Gett (formerly GetTaxi) – An app for hailing taxis and other ride services.
- Check Point Software Technologies – A leading provider of cybersecurity solutions.
- Given Imaging – Pioneer of capsule endoscopy.
- Wix.com – A cloud-based web development platform.
- Netafim – Drip irrigation technology that revolutionized agriculture.
- Teva Pharmaceuticals – Known for developing generic drugs and innovative specialty treatments.
- NDS (now part of Cisco) – Developer of digital pay TV systems.
- Taboola – A content discovery and recommendation platform.
- Outbrain – Another leading content recommendation platform.
- Innoviz Technologies – Developer of LiDAR technology for autonomous vehicles.
- Soluto – A service that helps users manage and troubleshoot their PCs.
- MeMed – Diagnostic solutions for distinguishing between bacterial and viral infections.
- Zebra Medical Vision – AI-based medical imaging analytics.
- NeuroDerm – Innovative treatments for central nervous system disorders.
- Elbit Systems – Defense electronics and systems, including UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles).
- Iscar – Precision carbide metalworking tools.
- SolarEdge Technologies – Solar power optimization and inverters.
- Amdocs – Provider of software and services for communications, media, and financial services.
- Emefcy – Innovative wastewater treatment solutions.
- BioBee – Biological pest control solutions.
- Lightricks – Developer of popular photo and video editing apps like Facetune and Enlight.
- Pango – A parking payment app.
- Mazor Robotics – Robotic guidance systems for spine surgery.
- StoreDot – Developer of fast-charging battery technology.
- Water-Gen – Devices that extract drinking water from air.
- Intuition Robotics – Developer of social companion robots for the elderly.
- AnyClip – Video content data and monetization platform.
- Aleph Farms – Cultivated meat technology.
- BreezoMeter – Air quality analytics.
- DayTwo – Personalized nutrition based on gut microbiome analysis.
- SodaStream – Home carbonation systems.
- Redefine Meat – Plant-based meat alternatives.
- Armis Security – IoT security solutions.
- Viola Ventures – Venture capital firm backing high-tech startups.
- Zebra Medical Vision – AI in medical imaging.
- Camero-Tech – Through-wall vision and imaging systems.
- BioCatch – Behavioral biometrics for fraud prevention.
- Flytrex – Drone-based delivery services.
- Gauzy – Smart glass technology.
- Innoviz Technologies – LiDAR for autonomous driving.
- Electreon – Wireless electric road technology.
- DeepOptics – Adaptive focus lenses for eyeglasses.
- Gong.io – Revenue intelligence platform for sales teams.
- Lumenis – Medical laser technologies.
- Moovit – Public transit app acquired by Intel.
- Nanit – Smart baby monitor technology.
This list highlights the diversity and impact of Israeli innovations across various industries, from technology and healthcare to agriculture and cybersecurity.