The Innovation Report
The Robots We Were Afraid Of Are Already Here
A humanoid warehouse worker, Digit walked upright on goatlike legs and grabbed bins off a shelf with muscular arms made from aerospace-grade aluminum. It then placed the boxes on an assembly line and walked back to the shelf to search for more. The crowd, which had...
AM Radio: Will EVs Silence It?
Sean Hannity is rarely on the same frequency as liberal Democratic lawmakers. Nor does he usually support legislation that makes demands on the private sector. But the conservative Fox News star and radio host is cheering on the efforts of Sen. Edward Markey, D-Mass.,...
US Opens Probe Into Tesla Vehicles Over Steering Issue
U.S. auto safety regulators have opened yet another investigation into safety problems with Tesla vehicles. This time the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is looking into a dozen complaints about loss of steering control or loss of power steering in the...
Study: Australian EV Sales In First Half Of 2023 — Higher Than All 2022
Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular among Australians, with sales during the first half of 2023 already eclipsing last year’s annual total, though the industry has warned a federal policy vacuum continues to harm consumer choice. The Electric Vehicle...
Air Force Selects Qylur To Explore AI That Monitors AIs
In an increasingly connected world of autonomous vehicles and edge devices, armed forces around the world are seeking to improve the coordination and performance of complex systems. To this end, the U.S. Air Force has signed a contract with tech contractor Qylur...
Goodbye Gridlock: How AVs Can Revolutionize City Living
As we stand at the brink of the autonomous era, it's time to visualize how this technological revolution could reshape our large metropolises. A future dominated by self-driving cars promises not just smarter transportation, but also less congested, more livable...
Curious About EVs? Rent One First
As Hertz expands its electric vehicle fleet, the largest EV rental fleet in North America, the rental car giant is also working to promote EVs to customers. Hertz recently hosted an EV test drive event at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) which...
Chipotle CEO: Autocado Robot Prototype Makes Workers’ Jobs Easier
Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol sat down with CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Wednesday to discuss the Mexican fast-food chain’s earnings and the “Autocado” robot prototype. Chipotle reported $2.51 billion in revenue beating $2.53 billion consensus estimates...
Detroit: New Automated Amazon Fulfillment Center Employs 1,200+
The old Michigan State Fairgrounds in Detroit is now officially home to the newest, biggest and most advanced Amazon Fulfillment Center in the state. The gargantuan warehouse, located just off 8 Mile near Woodward Avenue, contains five floors and 3.8 million square...
Texas Passes Law Requiring EV Owners To Pay $200 Per Year
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a legislative proposal into law on May 13 that will make all electric vehicle (EV) owners in the state responsible for paying a $200 annual fee, The Dallas Morning News reported. The law, which will take effect on Sept. 1, will...
