The Innovation Report
DOT, FAA Unveil ‘Flying Car’ Program In 26 States
The U.S. government is laying the groundwork to enable electric aircraft that take off and land vertically, or eVTOLs, to operate in its airspace. Beginning this summer, in programs spanning 26 states, partners will test next-generation aircraft, the Department of...
Delta, Amazon Partner To Bring Next-Generation In-Flight Wi-Fi Powered By Satellite Technology
Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines is teaming up with tech giant Amazon in a new long-term partnership aimed at transforming the in-flight experience with faster, more reliable internet and expanded digital services. The agreement centers on Amazon's low Earth orbit...
Federal Safety Regulators Say Hands-Free Driving Doesn’t Improve Safety
The systems that allow drivers to take their hands off the wheel are convenient but don't improve safety because people who use them often pay less attention to the road, the head of the National Transportation Safety Board said Tuesday. Drivers with automated systems...
National City Mayor Pushes Back On Electric Truck Hub Project
The Port of San Diego is planning to build a major electric truck charging hub in National City, but Mayor Ron Morrison is raising concerns about the project's location and potential safety risks. The proposed hub on Tidelands Avenue would include 70 charging ports...
Robotaxi Companies Refuse To Say How Often Their AVs Need Remote Help
In February, Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) sent letters to seven U.S. companies working on autonomous vehicle technology with a list of questions. He especially wanted to know how often these companies’ vehicles — operated by Aurora, May Mobility, Motional, Nuro, Tesla,...
Could The AI Power Crunch Put Hydrogen Back At The Center Of The Energy Conversation?
For utility planners, artificial intelligence is no longer the topic of a futuristic world; it is the center of discussion about AI data center power. AI electricity demand is a major concern in energy demand forecasting, and the numbers are significant. Electricity...
Tesla Admits Its Robotaxis Are Sometimes Driven by Remote Humans
Are Tesla Robotaxis truly autonomous in nature? According to a new update, Tesla has officially acknowledged that its robotaxis are not always fully autonomous and can occasionally be driven by remote human operators in rare situations. The revelation was made in a...
NASA Just Launched Artemis 2 — What Happens Today Could Make Or Break The Moon Mission
The Artemis 2 astronauts have left Earth, but they aren't on their way to the moon quite yet. NASA's Artemis 2 mission Lunced on Wednesday, April 1 from Florida's Space Coast, sending four people to Earth orbit aboard an Orion capsule. The quartet will continue...
To Teach Social-Emotional Skills, Does A Robot Need To Pretend To Be Human?
In a crowded fourth-grade classroom in Chicago, a new kind of tutor is shaping how children learn about empathy, conflict, and problem-solving. These robots aren’t programmed to act like friendly classmates with invented emotions and backstories. Instead, they...
After Three Years, Artemis 2 Astronauts Ready To Launch
The crew has gotten attention for the firsts beyond the mission itself. Glover will be the first person of color to leave Earth orbit, Koch the first woman to do so and Hansen, a Canadian Space Agency astronaut, the first non-American. “We do think about it a lot,”...
