DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane

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  DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF

                                                                      

                 By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane 



HIGH TECH SPORTS EDGE - COACHING FROM 4000 MILES AWAY



                                        Source - Vodaphone

  • In a world first, tennis superstar Emma Raducanu live-coached two young tennis players from 4370 miles away using a hallogram
  • Raducanu, who is Britain's #1 female player, was in Abu Dhabi and the two young players in London
  • This technology first could be the future of tennis coaching
  • It was delivered over Vodaphone's 5G network with the 20 year old tennis star as an avatar
  • The superstar gave tips on technique and answered questions in the world's first hologram tennis lesson
  •  Experts say holographic techniques could enable the best coaches in the world to train players globally providing promising young athletes in distant locations new competitive edge
  • Technology experts are forecasting that holograms, AI and sensors all have the potential to enhance and rev-up sports competitiveness
  • In fact, mixed reality headsets by 2030 are expected to allow players to feel like they are playing in brand new environments, including learning from the world's best.


CITROEN REVOLUTIONIZES THE CAR


                                              
 

                                    Source - Citroen


  • With its new EV Ami Pop, French carmaker Citroen has redefined the car
  • Ami Pop is about as minimalist as you can get and it's an urban mobility solution for city dwellers
  • It's classified as a quadracycle, which means it's simple, small, light, inexpensive and low powered and doesn't require a driver's license
  • Here are the key facts -
  • 2-seater, all electric, mini car or mini cargo van
  • Maximum range of 46.6 miles on charge
  • Maximum speed of 28 mph
  • CO2 emissions are zero
  • Battery is small at 5,5 kWh
  • 8hp motor
  • Easy and fun TO operate for short city trips
  • 3 hours for full recharge in normal socket
  • Price is about $10,675.

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