DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF              

By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane


ROBOT CLIMBS, CLEANS & INSPECTS SKYSCRAPERS






                                                            Source:  Hong Kong & Verobotics

  • Israel-based startup Verobotics has innovated a skyscraper-cleaning robot that is being called a breakthrough in the $30 billion+ high-rise glass facade cleaning industry.  Here's what we know:
  • Verobotics' robots climb, clean and inspect for damage on the facades of skyscrapers
  • Uses AI to do the multi-faceted job
  • Can spot heat loss, water damage and more
  • Robots travel on their own up the building 
  • They drop wires for an average of 4 to 6 robots per building to travel down to clean and inspect
  • The robots operate autonomously
  • They use AI and machine learning algorithms to map the facade and scale the building
  • Use sensors and cameras to check for damage
  • Humans monitor remotely
  • Already working on buildings in Hong Kong and Australia
  • This is a new use of AI and robotics to save time, money and put humans out of harm's way to clean windows in high rise buildings at high risk.

NEW DRUG THERAPY COULD EXPAND DOGS' LIVES







 



                                     Source:  Brewster Kane



  • San Francisco-based biotech Loyal is pioneering a drug that expands the lifespan of big dogs.  Here's what we know:
  • Loyal's medication called LOY-001 has just won conditional approval from the FDA, which means they have reason to believe it will be effective
  • Designed to increase the lifespan of large dogs
  • It also maintains the quality of their lives
  • Drug should be fully approved and available by 2026
  • Now going through accelerated clinical trials
  • Works by reducing the level of key growth hormone - insulin growth factor-1 (IGF-1)
  • Why this matters:  big dogs have shorter lifespans of 8 to 12 years as opposed to smaller breeds that average 10 to 15 years
  • It's a long-acting injectable medication administered by a vet every 3 to 6 months
  • Loyal has not specified the cost and how long it can extend the dog's lifespan.
BULGARI'S VISION GRAN TURISMO TO BE REVEALED 12/3/23 in BARCELONA

                                                Source:  Bulgari

  • What does the luxury fashion brand Bulgari have in mind for a Vision Gran Turismo?  Here's what we know.
  • Bulgari's first foray into automotive design
  • Has an open cockpit
  • Extensive glass and a rear roll hoop
  • Has 11 headlights
  • Windshield is heavily curved
  • Vision Gran Turismo concepts have been inspired by Sony Play Station racing simulator Gran Turismo
  • Few details are available on the VGT such as what will power it and what price they have in mind
  • The big reveal will be December 3rd in Barcelona.

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