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DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF                By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne 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 i