DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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 DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF              

By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane


NEW AI-POWERED AIRCRAFT FOR USAF & US MARINES



                                        Source:  Krakos

  • The USAF and US Marines are test-flying a fascinating new AI empowered aircraft, the XQ-58A Valkyrie stealth drone.  While it's an X plane for the US military, the highly advanced AI technologies are likely to also empower commercial flights sometime in the future.  Here's what we know:

  1. Unmanned plane doesn't need a runway
  2. Takes-off from a ground-based rocket launcher
  3. Lands using parachutes
  4. Has AI and machine learning-driven autonomous flight systems
  5. Primary military function:  surveillance and reconnaissance
  6. Serves as "wingman" for crewed fighter jets
  7. Maximum range of 3,000 miles
  8. 30' in length and 27' wingspan
  9. Cruising speed of Mach 0.72
  10. Top speed Mach of 0.85
  11. Plane is being developed by Kratos Defense and Security Solutions.

HONDA'S NEWEST CONCEPT CAR FOR CITY COMMUTES


                                                                Source:  Honda

  • The Honda Sustaina-C hatchback is a compact EV for crowded city streets and designed to be good for the environment.  Here's what we know:
  • 100% electric vehicle with zero emissions
  • Eco-friendly design that uses recycled materials
  • Features an acrylic resin exterior that's known as the Queen of Plastic
  • Sustaina-C is being offered as a combo with an all-electric scooter, the Honda Pocket, a foldable electric scooter, also made of recycled plastic, that fits inside the car to deliver greater city commuting capabilities
  • Here are some e Honda specs on Sustaina-C:
  1. Horsepower - 134 to 152 hp
  2. Range - 100 miles
  3. Torque - 232 pound/feet
  4. Top speed - 90 mph
  5. Price - $33,900 to $36,700 range
  • These new, clean and green Hondas will debut at the upcoming Japan Mobility Show
  • Sustainer-C could play a significant role in the future of EVs. 

 

AI SUCCESSFULLY FORECASTING QUAKES



                                   Source:  UT Austin & Stock


  • One of the most elusive scientific forecasts is the prediction of earthquakes and the lack of warnings can be catastrophic. Now a new AI algorithm to predict quakes is showing great promise.  Here's what we know:
  1. New AI algorithm developed by researchers at the University of Texas Austin is showing great promise in predicting quakes a week before they happen
  2. The AI uses machine learning and a 5-year database of seismic recordings to make the predictions
  3. It's been trialed for 7 months in China
  4. Over that time frame, it had 70% accuracy rate in predicting quakes 1 week before they occurred
  5. This new AI algorithm is being called a breakthrough
  • Experts are saying this new AI system could revolutionize quake preparedness by serving as an early warning system and thereby save lives.

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