DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

 DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF              

By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane

ROBOTIC PET - INTELLIGENT, LIFELIKE, SKATEBOARDER

                                                                

                                                            Source: Xiaomi and Winnie

• Xiaomi, a Chinese tech company, has developed a robot dog they say looks like a Doberman and may be the pet of the future
• Here's what we know:

1. It's called Cyber Dog 2, an advanced and enhanced upgrade of Cyber Dog 1 that was created 2 years ago
2. It can ballet dance, moonwalk, skateboard, do backflips, wiggle its bottom and more
3. Weighs 19 pounds
4. 14 inches high
5. Costs $1800.00
6. Has 19 sensors for hearing, seeing and touch and a decision making system
7. Has AI self-learning system
8. Contains dynamic balance system to prevent falling
9. Powered by a battery that lasts 90 minutes
10. Xiaomi has also targeted this robotic technology at businesses to help with employee tasks
11. Space X has used it to inspect launch sites

• While Cyber Dog 2 could never replace my little Winnie, it might be a fun friend for her.

ACURA's NEW EV HAS GOOGLE

                                                                    Source:  Acura

• Honda/Acura just unveiled a new EV, called ZDX, that incorporates Google into the vehicle
• Here's what we know:

1. ZDX incorporates Google, featuring normal functions like Google Maps and music but it also supports phone services like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
2. Two screens - 11" digital cluster and 11.3" touchscreen that can display the Google features
3. 2 ZDX models
4. Type A with rear-wheel-drive, 325-mile range, 340 hp and starting price of $60,000 - also comes in AWD
5. Type S offers 500 hp, 288 miles range with starting price of $70,000
6. First vehicle by Acura to be sold exclusively online
7. Both models are powered by a 102 kWh battery.

ISRAEL LOOKS TO TRANSFORM GOVERNMENT THROUGH AI

                                                                    Source:  Stock

• Israel has launched a major AI program to transform government services
• Here's what we know:

1. This is the 1st stage of Israel's NIS 500 million National AI Program
2. Leaders of Israel's government Ministries are submitting their plans to integrate AI into their operations
3. Being led by Ofir Akunis, Israel's Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology
4. He believes the AI program will do the following:
• Revolutionize operational systems in education, employment, finance, agriculture and more
• Have tremendous potential to spur economic growth
• Cut bureaucracy
• Greatly improve services

• As the AI integration rolls through the Israeli government, AI experts will be on hand to help.

"Daily Innovation Brief" © By Edward Kane