The Innovation Report
Bedrock’s Autonomous Ocean-Mapping Ambitions Score $25M As Renewables Rise
The demand for offshore wind has skyrocketed, like all renewable energy sources — but the necessary work of surveying, inspecting, and mapping coastal areas is stuck in the past. Bedrock’s autonomous underwater vehicles and digital platform play could...
Apple Expands Test Driver Team For Its ‘Apple Car’ Autonomous Vehicle Project
Following a significant cutback earlier in 2023, Apple has expanded the number of test drivers for its autonomous vehicle project, commonly known as the Apple Car. Like numerous other projects Apple has undertaken, the Apple Car's development has been underway...
Elon Musk’s New AI Company Aims To ‘Understand The Universe’
Elon Musk has just formed a new company that will work to “understand the true nature of the universe.” No biggie, then. Announced on Wednesday, the company, xAI, already has among its ranks artificial intelligence (AI) experts formerly of firms such as DeepMind,...
How AI Helping ALS Patients Preserve Their Voices
Brian Jeansonne talks to the world about his journey with ALS through TikTok videos, which the 46-year-old makes with his family and caregivers. He began recording them when he was still able to speak on his own. "I'm married for almost 18 years, have five kids,"...
Autonomous Delivery Drones Are Coming To Michigan In 2024
Driver-less drones could offer Michigan businesses a faster and more affordable avenue for delivery in the not-so-distant future. The state recently awarded a $150,000 grant to MightyFly, a California-based drone company, to perform autonomous cargo delivery flight...
Startup Creates New EV Battery That Can Charge To Near-Full Capacity In Just 6 Minutes — Regardless Of Weather Conditions
Chinese startup Greater Bay Technology has unveiled its incredible Phoenix EV battery, which it says can operate efficiently even in winter temperatures, Electrek reports. Normally, electric batteries lose effectiveness when it’s too cold. They charge more...
This EV Truckmaker Is Gigacasting Its Battery Packs For Longevity
Harbinger has gone for a modular design that uses 2170 cylindrical cells, packed in increments of 35 kWh, each adding about 40 miles (64 km) of range. Instead of stamping the pack casing out of steel, it's using a giant casting press to make a single-piece aluminum...
These Cities Are Going With Drones Instead Of Fireworks For 4th Of July
Some cities across the U.S. are opting for drone shows instead of fireworks this year to celebrate the Fourth of July, citing the impact traditional pyrotechnics have on the environment. Salt Lake City and Boulder have joined cities like Lake Tahoe —which is...
The M4 Robot Transforms To Roll, Fly And Walk Across Various Terrains
If you’ve followed robots with any frequency, you’ve no doubt encountered the wheel versus leg debate. Why, for instance, should a warehouse opt for a legged Digit robot instead of a rolling Locus system? The explosive popularity of drones has led to similar debates...
Robot Takes Podium As Orchestra Conductor In South Korea
An android robot, EveR 6, took the conductor’s podium in Seoul on Friday evening to lead a performance by South Korea’s national orchestra, marking the first such attempt in the country. The two-armed robot, designed by the Korea Institute of Industrial Technology,...
