The Innovation Report
University Of Michigan Part Of $50M Research Push From Sam Altman’s OpenAI
The University of Michigan will bring more artificial intelligence resources, research funding and computing power to its campus thanks to a partnership with OpenAI. The artificial intelligence and research deployment company behind ChatGPT on Tuesday announced...
Robots And Humans Will Compete With Each Other In The First Humanoid Robot Half-Marathon
On April 13, humanoid robots are set to compete in the first-ever half-marathon featuring both humans and humanoid robots racing against each other in Beijing. The Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, which is hosting the race, announced details for the...
UK’s First HGV Electric Charging Hub Opens
The UK's first public electric charging hub for lorries has opened in North Lincolnshire. Eight bay stations for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) were installed at Able Humber Port in Immingham by Milence, a joint venture between Daimler Truck, Traton Group and Volvo...
First Ride In TELO’s Tiny Electric Truck That’s As Big As A Mini
TELO gave us an exclusive opportunity to get up close and personal with a pre-production version of its tiny electric truck, slated to ship its first units later this year. We first learned about TELO back in 2023, when the company announced it was planning to...
Autonomous Tractor Navigates Olive Groves With Optimized Steering Modes
A team from the University of Córdoba is developing an autonomous tractor with three different steering modes, allowing it to drive in straight lines, make turns efficiently, and shift modes in response to its trajectories. One of the possible meanings of the name...
EV Launches Drones From Roof While You Drive
Chinese EV maker BYD is partnering with drone manufacturer DJI to make science fiction Blade Runner-style movie magic real: a drone that launches from the roof of your car while driving. It even has gull-wing-style doors that open the drone launch pad for take-off....
First American Robotic Lunar Rover Set To Land On The Moon
If all goes well with landing, MAPP — also known as Lunar Outpost's Lunar Voyage 1 — will be the first American robotic rover on the moon, as well as the first private rover on a planetary body. It will deploy from Athena using a mechanism mounted on the lander's...
Why VW & Rivian Are Launching A $21,500 EV
After several months of teasing, Volkswagen unveiled the ID.EVERY1 on Wednesday, with a version of the compact electric car set to go on sale for 20,000 euros ($21,500) in Europe by 2027. The 13-foot long, four-seater EV packs a lot into a small package,...
Figure’s Humanoid Robot Will Do Your Chores With Voice Commands
Figure’s latest AI system, Helix, is changing the game for humanoid robots by allowing them to perform complex tasks through simple voice commands—no training required. In a new demo, two robots successfully put away groceries by scanning their environment, adapting...
Hydrogen Sensor That Could Pave The Way For Safer, Cleaner Energy
Scientists have developed a hydrogen sensor that could accelerate the transition to clean hydrogen energy. As the world transitions away from fossil fuels, hydrogen is considered a key player to the transition to cleaner energy. However, the clear, odorless and highly...
