DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Edward Kane

 DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF

                                                                      

                 By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane


MONKEY BUSINESS - DEVELOPING INTERACTIVE SYSTEMS FOR ANIMALS






Source:  Stock images & UGlasgow



                           

                                               Source:  Brew


  • University of Glasgow scientists are conducting 1st-of-a-kind research to empower 3 monkeys to choose music or video by selecting infrared sensors on a player
  • What computer scientist Dr. Ilyene Hirskyj-Douglas of UGlasgow is developing is an interactive computer system that lets monkeys watch videos or listen to music
  • The potential is amazing:  interactive computer systems to enrich the lives of zoo animals, in particular, through new activities 
  • Dr.Hirskyj-Douglas' research started with 3 Sakis monkeys at a zoo in Finland
  • She's already learned that they prefer audio only, like music, to video content, like underwater scenes or abstract shapes
  • Furthermore, they like to use their hands, teeth & mouths on very colorful button/levers to make their preferred entertainment choices
  • This scientific research is no "monkey business":  it is aimed at providing better lives for zoo animals through interactive systems
  • Separately, the University of Glasglow specialist in human computer interaction has innovated a prototype system for dogs to make a video call to their owner - my little guy Brew would certainly make use of that with frequency.

VERY AFFORDABLE ELECTRIC CHEVY SUV




Source:  Chevrolet Equinox EV



  • At the New York Auto Show, the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox SUV debuted as a good looking, compact, all-electric SUV with 300 miles range on a charge & a price starting at $30,000
  • Equinox is Chevrolet's 2nd highest selling vehicle after the Silverado pickup & the starting price is a gamechanger for the EV industry
  • EV has power with the dual motor, AWD model packing 290 hp & 349 pd-ft of torque; standard front wheel drive with 210 hp & 242 pd-ft of torque
  • Towing capacity of 1500 pounds
  • Barrels from 0 to 60mph in 6 seconds
  • First models go on sale this fall with the full model lineup coming in spring 2024
  • Available with a 17.7" touchscreen & heads up display
  • Sporty design with 2-tone option on upper trim
  • Available with Super Cruise hands-free driving
  • During Q1 2023, GM's EV sales were second only to Tesla & the new Equinox EV could notch them even higher.

GEODESIC TRAVEL VEHICLE FOR LAND & WATER

                                    
                                    


                                    Source:  Dreadnort Boat


  • New Zealand based Dreadnort Boat has unveiled a new geodesic travel vehicle that functions as a travel trailer on land and a boat on the high seas
  • Called the P.O.D. or point of difference, it is a versatile multipurpose vehicle for glamorous vacations, a houseboat, portable office, "survival structure" and more
  • The vehicle is modular and the structure is unique - a geodesic polyhedrane dome
  • Vehicle is a wide 23' by 10' structure & comes with a 200Ah battery & 2 sets of 150-W solar panels to keep it & the appliances going if you're off-grid
  • This concept is going into production very soon & is priced at start at $61,000.

For more news stories like this, Flight Path to the Future





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