The Innovation Report
Four-Legged Robot Learns To Climb Ladders
The proliferation of robots like Boston Dynamics’ Spot has showcased the versatility of quadrupeds. These systems have thrived at walking up stairs, traversing small obstacles, and navigating uneven terrain. Ladders, however, still present a big issue —...
Toyota Delays US Electric Car Plans As Sales Slow
Toyota is pushing back the start date for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing in the US, as global demand for battery-powered cars continues to soften. The Japanese motor industry giant was aiming to start production in late 2025 or early 2026. Toyota now expects to...
Uber, Lyft Drivers Use Teslas As Makeshift Robotaxis, Raising Safety Concerns
A self-driving Tesla carrying a passenger for Uber rammed into an SUV at an intersection in suburban Las Vegas in April, an accident that sparked new concerns that a growing stable of self-styled "robotaxis" is exploiting a regulatory gray area in U.S. cities, putting...
3 Reasons The Automotive Industry Is Poised To Fulfill The Promise Of Autonomous Driving
Over the past decade, numerous startups have raised billions to make self-driving cars a reality. Yet so far, most of these startups either have failed or remain limited. Companies like Waymo and Cruise are confined to robotaxi use cases, operating on predefined...
Lancashire Police Deploy Motorola Solutions In-Car Video Solution Across Full Vehicle Fleet
Lancashire Police Deploy Motorola Solutions In-Car Video Solution Across Full Vehicle Fleet New video technology delivers real-time footage and alerts officers to critical events happening around them LONDON, Oct. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI)...
Masdar Accelerates U.S. Renewables Expansion, Closes Acquisition of 50% Stake in Terra-Gen
Masdar Accelerates U.S. Renewables Expansion, Closes Acquisition of 50% Stake in Terra-Gen * Masdar's joint ownership of Terra-Gen demonstrates long-term commitment to investing in and supporting U.S. energy transition * Terra-Gen's gross operating portfolio comprises...
Smart Mobility Today: 28 September 2024
Smart Mobility Today primarily features emerging technology and explores how it affects our everyday lives. Take a listen to this week's podcast to hear how a persistent virus made us dive directly into the world of AI. Be sure to read this week's Global Auto Mobility...
Canadore College opens up the world of eVehicles, sustainable energy, and critical minerals to secondary school students
Canadore College opens up the world of eVehicles, sustainable energy, and critical minerals to secondary school students NORTH BAY, ON, Sept. 27, 2024 /CNW/ - Canadore College's Innovation Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Prototyping (ICAMP) opened its doors to...
Los Angeles Auto Show® 2024 Again Chosen as the Destination for the World’s Most Innovative Automotive Manufacturers Including New and Returning Brands – Rivian, INEOS, Porsche presented by Porsche Downtown LA
Los Angeles Auto Show® 2024 Again Chosen as the Destination for the World's Most Innovative Automotive Manufacturers Including New and Returning Brands - Rivian, INEOS, Porsche presented by Porsche Downtown LA Major automotive participants confirm preeminence of...
The Effects of Decarbonization on Building Profitability
The Effects of Decarbonization on Building Profitability Unveiling of Générations 1,5 °C: la rentabilité du bâtiment durable, a study conducted by the Fonds immobilier de solidarité FTQ, Groupe Devimco, Hydro-Québec and Énergir MONTRÉAL, Sept. 26, 2024 /CNW/ - The...
