DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

 DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF              

By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane 

YOUR MAGIC CARPET RIDE ON RYSE RECON eVTOL

                                                               

                                

                                                             Source:  Ryse Recon

• Ryse Recon is a personal eVTOL flying machine for advanced air mobility (AAM) that is 1 of the 1st eVTOLs now available for test flying
• Here's what we know:

1. Multicopter, ultralight aircraft
2. eVTOL - all-electric, vertical takeoff and landing vehicle
3. Top speed of 63 mph
4. Range 25 miles on a charge
5. Company says it's as easy to operate as an ATV
6. No pilot's license needed
7. Takes 15 minutes worth of instructions to learn to fly it
8. Pilot controls the altitude, direction, speed and the technology does the rest
9. Expected to be in wide use within 2 years
10. Pilot uses 2 joysticks to control the vehicle
11. Cost:  $150,000
12. 6, 40Kv electric motors powering 6 propellers that each have 100-V DC batteries
13. eVTOL regulates the speed based on the altitude; for instance, flying at 15 feet enables maximum speed of 22 mph and at 35 feet and beyond can cruise toward 63 mph
14. This eVTOL is getting great reviews for fun, steady and smooth flying and is said to fly like a magic carpet ride.

A SUV THAT TRANSFORMS INTO A PICKUP TRUCK

                                        Source:  Chagan

• Chinese automaker Chagan just previewed the CD701 that can transform itself from an SUV to a pickup
• Here's what we know:

1. Will reach the production line in 2024
2. Built on the company's SDA Smart electric vehicle platform
3. 5-seat SUV with a sloping roof
4. C-shaped daytime LED running lights
5. Cameras instead of mirrors
6. Doors without handles
7. EV has rear glass panel that can slide upwards over the roof, allowing the vehicle to transform from a SUV to a pickup truck
8. In essence, it's 2 vehicles in one
9. Large infotainment display
10. Flat-bottom steering wheel and heads-up display
11. Autonomous charging function is available

• This new EV is loaded with some unique new technologies with a lot of appeal.

ROBOTIC PETS HELPING DEMENTIA PATIENTS

                                        Source:  Sussex, UK

• In the UK, research is underway into how robotic pets can help patients with early stage dementia
• Here are the facts:

1. Very life-like robotic dogs and cats are used to offer help to patients with early onset dementia, which is most commonly characterized by short-term memory loss
2. Called RoboPets, the program is designed as a distraction to the shock of being diagnosed with dementia and as a new source of companionship and conversation
3. Patient and family reactions are very positive
4. The robopets provide companionship, comfort and instill some  independence in the patients as well as become a focal point of conversation
5. 50 patients in Sussex, UK are living with the pets and there's a likelihood the program will expand significantly.

"Daily Innovation Brief" © By Edward Kane