The Innovation Report
Stellantis’ New Robot Does In 90 Minutes What Would Take A Human Weeks
It takes about an hour and a half for the beeping Dexory robot to sort inventory stored in the cramped shelves of Stellantis' massive Sterling Heights Assembly Plant (SHAP). For a human to do the same job, it would take 280 hours. The Dexory robot — a sleek, gliding,...
What Is Terawave? What To Know About Bezos’ Latest Satellite Venture
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin is planning to launch a new satellite communications network, but don't prepare to switch your internet providers just yet. The spaceflight company won’t begin building its new TeraWave orbital constellation in space until 2027, and the service...
Motorcycle Giant To Debut Rideable Robot That Moves Like A Horse
Seven months ago we brought you a story about Corleo—a four-legged, rideable, 150cc hydrogen-engine powered robotic horse made by Japan’s Kawasaki Heavy Industries. To prove its potential, we even showed you a computer-generated video of a rider galloping across...
Private Autonomous Pods Could Redefine Ride-Sharing
Crowded cabins and forced small talk have long defined ride-sharing. A California startup wants to flip that idea on its head. Pliyt believes the future of ride-sharing means sharing the ride as little as possible. Instead of one shared cabin, its...
New Imaging Technique Finds Charming Graffiti On Pompeii’s Walls
Reflectance Transformation Imaging (RTI) reveals hidden details on surfaces. By taking multiple photographs of the same subject, from the same angle, with different lighting, computer analysis can use the interplay of light and shadow to create a detailed digital copy...
Michigan City Plans To Launch Autonomous Drone Program
A new program in Battle Creek aims to allow drones to fly autonomously, possibly delivering packages, inspecting buildings and more. ResilienX, an uncrewed aviation company, and other stakeholders are looking into use cases within the Battle Creek community during the...
Wind And Solar Overtake Fossil Fuels In EU Power Supply
Wind and solar power produced more electricity than fossil fuels in the EU for the first time last year, data published on Thursday showed, indicating the bloc's continued shift towards low-carbon energy despite resistance from some governments. Wind and solar...
Victor Valley Transit Unveils Hydrogen Fuel Cell Buses, New Direction
The Victor Valley Transit Authority recently unveiled its hydrogen fuel cell buses, an interim fueling station, and new branding, including a redesigned logo. The Hesperia-based public transportation agency on Jan. 14, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony, unveiling 13 new...
Germany To Offer Up To $7,000 EV Subsidy
The upcoming scheme will offer buyers between €1,500 ($1,742) and €6,000 ($7,000) in incentives, depending on the vehicle, household income, and family size. The total budget stands at €3 billion ($3.48 billion), enough to support around 800,000 vehicles under the...
An AI Autonomous Submarine Is Quietly Reshaping Naval Power In The Pacific
Australia’s Ghost Shark has arrived for US Navy trials, and it represents a new model of deterrence built on autonomy, scale, and ambiguity. This video breaks down how a crewless AI submarine could quietly disrupt naval strategy across the Pacific. More From MSN...
