DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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 DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF 

By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane


MORE POWERFUL, EFFICIENT eVTOL TO FLY


                                        Source:  Overair

  • Overair's Butterfly eVTOL is ready to test fly and it may set a new benchmark for flying taxis.  Here are some key facts:
  • Developer is California startup Overair, whose parent company Karem Aircraft has been building vertical lift vehicles for the US military for 20 years
  • Carries a pilot and 5 passengers plus their luggage
  • Top speed:  200 mph
  • Range:  100 miles
  • Company claims to lead the industry in noise reduction at less than 55 decibels 
  • Propulsion:  3 bladed rotors; 2 on the wings and 1 on the tail
  • Rotars tilt from horizontal to vertical position for vertical or horizontal flight
  • Big differentiator: Big rotors that are 20 feet wide designed to produce more power, efficiency and range than competing flying taxis
  • The propellers are 2-times the size of any other eVTOL
  • All electric and zero emissions
  • Butterfly now is starting extensive flight tests
  • It's an eVTOL designed for uses like passenger, cargo and medical treatment travel
  • This is of interest to investors to watch and do their own due diligence on.

WORLD'S MOST POWERFUL HUMANOID ROBOT


                                                                        Source:  Unitree

  • A Chinese company has unveiled what they're calling the world's most powerful humanoid robot.  Here's what we know:
  • Robot is called H1
  • Said to be a stunning example of innovation and engineering
  • Developer is Unitree Robotics, a leading developer of legged robots in China
  • H1 can outperform humans in strength
  • 5'11" tall and weighs 100 pounds
  • Advanced powertrain with very high levels of speed, flexibility and power
  • Walks at 3.4 mph 
  • Very strong and can withstand strong human kicks and pushes while maintaining its balance
  • For vision it has 3D LiDAR sensor and depth camera
  • Fully functional - can carry objects, open doors, talk, gesture and engage in conversations
  • Costs $150,000. and can be pre-ordered for delivery in 2024.


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