DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Edward Kane, Journalist

 DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF

                                                                      

                 By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane


AI COMMENTARY DEBUTS AT WIMBLEDON








                                            Source:  Wimbledon

  • Generative AI is making its debut at the world-famous Wimbledon tennis tournament and will provide game commentary on Wimbledon's app and website
  • The All English Club announced daily highlight clips will be done by AI as well as text captions, rather than by humans
  • The technology comes from IBM's watsonx and Wimbledon finds it an exciting way to take the commentary way beyond the tennis courts
  • The AI will also be using ball tracking data and information on the types of shots being made by the players and their positions on the court
  • The tech has been trained to use the unique language of tennis
  • IBM Sport Partnership Leader Kevin Farrar feels the AI is complimentary to tennis great/commentator John McEnroe and couldn't replace him
  • Host broadcaster BBC is going with human commentators but concedes that they could use AI in the future as well
  • An AI commentary model was used at the US Masters golf tournament earlier this year
  • AI is rapidly infiltrating many aspects of our daily lives including sports.

NEW POLARIS: ULTIMATE IN OFF-ROADING





                                        Super: Polaris


  • Polaris Xpedition UTV is being called by automotive experts a gamechanger for rough off-roading on sand, mud & similar conditions because the new off-roader offers a number of UTV (utility terrain vehicle) firsts
  1. Closed cabin -1st UTV with air conditioning & heat
  2. Industry's largest fuel tank with capacity of 200 miles range
  3. Power windows & lockable doors
  • 114 hp ProStar 1000 Gen 2 engine with CVT, which provides "quick & responsive acceleration"
  • Tows 2,000 pounds
  • Plenty of cargo space
  • Up to 5 seats
  • 100 accessories like attachment systems for kayaks
  • Comes in 2 trims:  Ultimate starting at $31,999 and NorthStar starting at $44,999 which has the enclosed cabin
  • New Premium trim available in 2024.

WISK AERO TARGETS AUTONOMOUS eVTOL FUTURE



                                                            Source:  Wisk Aero


  • At the 2023 Paris Air Show, California-based Wisk Aero, now owned by Boeing, unveiled its Gen 6 eVTOL that is seeking FAA certification
  • Key details:
  • Aims to be "world's 1st autonomous aircraft" eVTOL
  • 12 electric motors mounted front and back on the fixed wings
  • Rear motors give vertical lift
  • Front motors give forward flight to fly like a plane
  • Range - 90 miles
  • Seats 4 people
  • Top altitude - 4,000 feet
  • Wingspan - 50 feet
  • Targets to be commercially operating - by 2030
  • First flight - later this year
  • CEO Brian Yutko - "willing to succeed or fail autonomously"
  • Autonomous system:  Safran's SkyNaute inertial navigation system
  • Wisk Aero eVTOL Gen 6 is something to watch for development.

For more news stories like this, FLIGHT PATH TO THE FUTURE

  • "Daily Innovation Brief" © By Edward Kane

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