The Industry Innovation Report
NASA’s OSIRIS-Rex Mission More Than Doubles Asteroid Bennu Sample Return Goal
We now know exactly how much material OSIRIS-REx captured from its target asteroid Bennu — and, it's a lot. In addition to the 2.48 ounces (70.3 grams) of sample already collected from the outside of the canister, NASA has finally managed to fully open...
Electric Trucks Find A Sweet Spot With Inbound Logistics
Using electric trucks for short, repeatable trips to assembly plants is expanding as more OEMs require suppliers to shush the noise and eliminate the diesel exhaust that accompany delivering incoming parts and components. How did inbound logistics become a thing in an...
GM Must Fix Quality Issues, Nail Pricing In New EV Launches, CFO Says
General Motors must resolve quality issues on its new electric vehicle launches and nail the pricing to win new customers and hit production targets this year amid slowing demand for EVs. That was a key message CFO Paul Jacobson delivered Wednesday during a fireside...
Michigan Company Surveying SMBs For Cyber Security Priorities
Phillipp Emma, CEO of PSN Technology, shares details on a survey he is asking companies to complete that looks at their cybersecurity infrastructure and needs. PSN Technology is a Michigan-based phone, internet, and IT services provider with a staff of technology and...
Astronauts Celebrate Success Of 1st Surgery Robot On ISS
One slice through rubber bands may pave a new pathway for space surgeons. A robot on the International Space Station (ISS), remote-controlled by a big team on Earth, simulated surgical cuts on Feb. 10 in a historic first for space medicine. Astronauts say this work...
Drone Rules May Change To Allow Medical Deliveries
The rules on flying drones in the UK could soon be changed, according to new proposals that could allow the delivery of critical medical supplies. The Civil Aviation Authority's plans would make it easier for drones to be flown out of sight of their pilots. The...
Honda Hints At Electric Outboard Motors And Autonomous Boat Docking
Electric vehicles are a common sight on the road and electric watercraft are slated to populate the lakes of tomorrow. With that in mind, Honda Marine used the Miami International Boat Show to share their vision for the future. While Honda isn’t giving up on...
Seeing Eye Dog V2.0 Shaping Up As Gamechanger
An important new iteration of the robotic seeing eye dog was shown to the world this week, when Glasgow University showed off RoboGuide, an AI-powered quadruped for visually impaired people. The future for robotic canine assistants looks not just...
Vauxhall To Build EVs At Luton Plant
Vauxhall owner Stellantis has announced it is to begin making electric vehicles at its factory in Luton. The plans are expected to secure the long-term future of the plant and 1,500 jobs, following concerns last year about Brexit red tape. The company said it...
Switch To EVs Could Prevent Child Asthma Attacks
If all cars and trucks sold in America were "zero emission" by 2040 and the country's electric grid was also powered by clean energy, nearly 2.8 million child asthma attacks would be prevented annually, a new report finds. The American Lung Association...
