The Innovation Report
Should Auto Workers Fear Humanoid Robots? AI?
Mercedes-Benz is now one of several automakers that see a role for humanoid robots in a car factory setting—an idea that would have seemed whimsical if not laughable a decade ago—and it's now taking steps to further this vision at its Berlin-Marienfelde hub for new...
Smart Mobility Today: 24 March 2025
We had many great stories in Smart Mobility Today this edition but the one that struck me was thousands of miles away from where I live and somewhere I will probably never go. The peak of Mt. Everest is just a story and a picture in my mind, it represents purity and...
Dark Skies Above World’s Best Astronomy Sites Could Be Ruined By New Energy Project
A green energy plant expected to be built in Chile's Atacama Desert could increase night-time sky brightness at one of the world's most valuable astronomical locations by up to 35%, a new study has revealed. Such an increase would seriously affect the scientific...
Coming To The Aid Of Everest’s Sherpas: Drones
Climbing season at Mount Everest kicks off in full force next month, but Sherpas won't be the only ones helping mountaineers try for the summit. The New York Times reports that companies running expeditions up the world's highest peak have been testing out...
Rivian CEO Updates Loyal Fans On Hotly Anticipated Tesla Rival
The first of the three vehicles set to launch is the R2, a smaller SUV styled like its bigger brother, the R1S. Rivian aims for this vehicle to compete against Tesla's best-selling Model Y. In its attempt to cast a wider net and a broader audience, Rivian states that...
Consumer Reports: Top 10 Non-Telsa EVs
Elon Musk has been in the spotlight — even more so than usual — with his role in President Trump’s administration to improve efficiency in the U.S. government, but some Americans have lashed back at the Tesla CEO. Some EV enthusiasts and consumers looking to...
US Grids Must Harness EV Growth To Tackle Load Risks
U.S. deployment of electric vehicles (EVs) is expected to grow rapidly in the coming years, alongside soaring demand from data centers, changing how utilities and grid operators manage loads and expand their power networks. President Trump has removed electric vehicle...
Tera AI Comes Out Of Stealth With $7.8M To Provide Visual Navigation For Robots
Robots are part of an exciting new frontier in tech, but here’s the challenge: robots rely on arrays of sensors, external signals like GPS and Wi-Fi, and customized software to navigate their environments. Further, robotics often involves expensive, ready-made...
Texas: Bot Auto Plans To Launch A Full-Scale Pilot Program
Later this year the Houston-based Bot Auto plans to launch a full-scale pilot program on another route, setting its sights on the equally busy stretch between Houston and San Antonio—a distance of 200 miles. This means the company's SAE Level 4 hardware and software...
Google’s Biggest Acquisition Ever Is Cyber Firm Wiz
Wiz looks set to become Google’s largest-ever acquisition in a deal worth around $50 billion ($US32 billion), after a smaller bid was reportedly rejected last year. Announced on Wednesday, the all-cash takeover would see Google add Wiz to its growing cloud business,...
