DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist
DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF
By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane
A CHILD'S DREAM TOY: AUTONOMOUS ROBOT TO RIDE
- Chinese EV giant XPeng has created a breakthrough, autonomous robot for kids to ride. It's breakthrough because of its autonomous software system. Here are some key facts:
- It's a 4-legged, robot dog built for kids to ride
- Called Unicorn
- Software is based on XPeng's autonomous car self-driving system
- Said to give kids incredible freedom of movement and joy
- The architecture is light, strong and robust enough to handle a child playing
- XPeng says that by adding an arm, they can turn it into a service robot
- Unicorn speaks
- It's electric powered
- Just unveiled at an automotive exhibition in Asia
- Appears to be new robotic technology of significance to watch develop.
A REASON FOR TESLA TO BE ANXIOUS
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Source: Xiaomi
- A new EV by Chinese smart phone company Xiaomi is giving Tesla and Porsche a run for their money. Here's what we know:
- Xiaomi just unveiled its EV SU7 sedan with a 497-mile range
- In the first 36 hours, it received 120,000 orders
- All-electric sedan that recharges for 242 miles in 10 minutes
- Considered to be a major threat to Tesla in the China market
- Offers smart car connectivity, fast acceleration and is less expensive than Porsche Cayan and Tesla Model 3
- Pricing starts at $68,000
- Self-driving capabilities
- Self-parking system
- ADAS powered by LiDAR
- Sleek, aerodynamic design similar to Porsche Cayan
- Tesla is facing intense competition in China, not only from the new SU7 but also from new EVs coming from XPeng and BYD
- SU7 is just rolling onto the Chinese market with some great automotive reviews.
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