DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF 

By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane 


HUMANOID ROBOT THAT SPRINTS TO WORLD RECORD




                                                                        Source:  Unitree

  • Shanghai-based Unitree Robotics' humanoid robot Unitree H1 has recorded the fastest speed in the world for full-sized humanoid robots.  Here's what we know:
  • Set the world record top speed of 7.38 mph according to the Guinness Book of World Records
  • Unitree H1 hit a speed 2mph faster than Boston Dynamic's Atlas, my favorite local robot runner
  • Unitree H1 never tires
  • Can walk up and down stairs
  • Powertrain in robot provides speed, flexibility, maneuverability and power
  • Can move arms, legs and torso as well as jump into the air reaching heights a human would
  • Can overcome obstacles and change direction
  • Previous speed record was 5.59 mph
  • 5'9" tall, weighs 100 pounds and is equipped with 3D lidar sensor for vision
  • Always manages to re-establish equilibrium after disturbance
  • Base price is $90,000 and deliveries are planned by Shanghai-based Unitree Robotics for 2024
  • Will Unitree H1 be seen at track & field events or marathons?  Not tomorrow...but soon?  I don't want to run against this one!

BIG AIR TAXI PARTNERSHIP:  JAPAN'S SUZUKI & SKYDRIVE




                                                                    Source:  SkyDrive

  • In Japan, automotive giant Suzuki and eVTOL maker SkyDrive have started building SkyDrive flying cars at a Suzuki automotive plant.  Here are the key facts:
  • This is a very important partnership to kick-off commercial production of flying cars, starting with 100 vehicles per year
  • First vehicle being produced is its flagship aircraft SD-05
  • 3-seat aircraft for pilot and 2 passengers
  • All-electric
  • eVTOL
  • 12 rotor configuration
  • Targets short distance flights of 9 miles
  • Top speed of 62 mph
  • International award-winning design for "most accessible flying car"
  • Can take-off and land on building rooftops and parking lots
  • Other car-eVTOL strategic partnerships include Toyota and California-based Joby Aviation and Stellantis and California-based Archer Aviation.


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