The Asuran sensor technology appears to be inferior to the Ancients, as they are unable to detect ships in hyperspace, leaving Asuras open for a sneak attack. (SGA: "First Strike", "Lifeline", "Be All My Sins Remember'd")With the help of Elizabeth Weir, however, the Asurans did begin to research an alternative to ascension. (SGA: "Progeny", "Lifeline", "The Lost Tribe") Although they are unable to create entirely new technology of their own design, they are capable of adapting their already existing technology to a variety of different purposes and create several unique devices.