The Innovation Report
China Declares Space Milestone: Launch Of ‘Self-Driving’ Radar Satellites
China has launched the world’s first “self-driving” satellites that can maintain or change their flight course without any help from the ground, according to their developer. The two mapping satellites – Siwei Gaojing-2 03 and Gaojing-2 04 – blasted off on a Long...
Smart Mobility Today: 2 December 2024
Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite holidays. People tend to make it very much their own thing whether it's a fried turkey or an afternoon watching the Lions (oops). My family stands out in the cold to watch a parade and talk to friends we haven't seen...
Federal government invests in zero emission transit planning projects
Federal government invests in zero emission transit planning projects OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 26, 2024 /CNW/ - Eight communities in Ontario are working on transitioning from fuel-based public transit vehicles to zero emission electric buses after an investment of almost...
Smart Mobility Today: 25 November 2024
Da Vinci would love this edition of Smart Mobility Today! The idea of birds as inspiration for manned flight is an old one as Da Vinci's drawing attest to. Make sure to read about the PigeonBot. With our new technology and a good wind tunnel, I'm sure Da Vinci would...
Electric Scooter Lets You Ride a Solar Panel
The Lightfoot sports twin, 120W solar panels on either side of the scooter while you rest your rear end on a small cushion shoved between them. With 750W of power per wheel, the scooter is supposed to get 37 miles of distance on a full charge and reach a top speed of...
Pigeon-Inspired Robot Masters Flight With Bird-Like Reflexes, Unprecedented Stability
Researchers have created a pigeon-inspired robot with bird-like reflexes, enabling it to stay stable in turbulent conditions. To regulate its movements, researchers developed PigeonBot II, a bioinspired aerial robot with morphing wings and a tail designed to mimic...
US Awards Up To $2.2 Billion To Speed Clean-Hydrogen Development
Future Passenger Planes Could Use AI To Maintain A Smooth In-Flight Experience On The Fly The U.S. Department of Energy said on Wednesday it has awarded up to $2.2 billion to centers on the Gulf Coast and in the Midwest to develop hydrogen, an emerging source of...
Newcastle Robotics Firm Creates Fruit-Packing Robot To Help Tackle Labour Shortages
Following a highly successful expansion into the United States, the company now plans to amplify its international reach and bring its pioneering technology to markets across the globe. This new growth phase will be partly funded through a Crowdcube crowdfunding...
Autonomous Helicopters To Spray Crops And Fight Fires
When Hector Xu was learning to fly a helicopter in college, he recalled having a few “nasty experiences” while trying to navigate at night. The heart-stopping flights led to his research of unmanned aircraft systems while getting his doctorate degree in aerospace...
Ford, Facing Weak EV Sales, To Cut 4,000 Jobs In Europe
Ford Motor Co. says it will reduce its workforce by 4,000 in Europe and the U.K. by the end of 2027, citing headwinds from the economy and pressure from increased competition and weaker than expected sales of electric cars. Ford said Wednesday most...
