DAILY INNNOVATION Brief by Edward Kane

 DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF

                                                                      

                 By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane 



HIGH TECH SPORTS EDGE - COACHING FROM 4000 MILES AWAY



                                        Source - Vodaphone

  • In a world first, tennis superstar Emma Raducanu live-coached two young tennis players from 4370 miles away using a hallogram
  • Raducanu, who is Britain's #1 female player, was in Abu Dhabi and the two young players in London
  • This technology first could be the future of tennis coaching
  • It was delivered over Vodaphone's 5G network with the 20 year old tennis star as an avatar
  • The superstar gave tips on technique and answered questions in the world's first hologram tennis lesson
  •  Experts say holographic techniques could enable the best coaches in the world to train players globally providing promising young athletes in distant locations new competitive edge
  • Technology experts are forecasting that holograms, AI and sensors all have the potential to enhance and rev-up sports competitiveness
  • In fact, mixed reality headsets by 2030 are expected to allow players to feel like they are playing in brand new environments, including learning from the world's best.


CITROEN REVOLUTIONIZES THE CAR



  • With its new EV Ami Pop, French carmaker Citroen has redefined the car
  • Ami Pop is about as minimalist as you can get and it's an urban mobility solution for city dwellers
  • It's classified as a quadracycle, which means it's simple, small, light, inexpensive and low powered and doesn't require a driver's license
  • Here are the key facts -
  • 2-seater, all electric, mini car or mini cargo van
  • Maximum range of 46.6 miles on charge
  • Maximum speed of 28 mph
  • CO2 emissions are zero
  • Battery is small at 5,5 kWh
  • 8hp motor
  • Easy and fun TO operate for short city trips
  • 3 hours for full recharge in normal socket
  • Price is about $10,675.


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