DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist
DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane SKODA'S SMART GRILLE & CROSSING GUARD ROBOT Source: Skoda VW-owned automaker Skoda is developing an AI powered smart car grille and an AI powered robot capable of being tech replacements for crossing guards & crossing signals Skoda is developing these highly innovative pieces of technology with roboticists and AI experts at the Czech Technical University in Prague and the Technical University of Munich The smart, digital, front car grille displays messages to those outside of the car The prototype grille uses pictograms and animations to let pedestrians, bikers and drivers know that it is okay to proceed & cross the street or it can issue warning signals not to cross or enter an intersection Such digital messaging works on