DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Edward Kane, Journalist

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF 

By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane 


HUMANOID ROBOTS DESTINED FOR SPACE



                                                Source:  NASA

  • NASA is developing a humanoid robot named Valkyrie designed for harsh, unstructured disaster areas but it is also destined for the unstructured, unpredictable world of space.  Here's what we know:
  • Valkyrie is 6'2" and 300 pounds
  • Being tested in Houston 
  • Configured with arms, legs, torso like a human
  • NASA says with the right software, it will be able to function like a human using tools and equipment
  • NASA believes Valkyrie will be able to perform risky tasks in space like repairing equipment on the outside of the spacecraft or cleaning solar panels on the vehicle
  • Bottomline:  NASA wants humanoid robots to replace humans for dangerous jobs in space, so that humans can be out of harms' way and be allowed to focus on exploration and discovery.
LARGEST CLEAN ENERGY PROJECT IN US HISTORY


                                        Source:  SunZia


  • Called SunZia, it's a $11 billion + clean energy project that's fully financed and just started construction.  Here are some key facts:
  • This system will generate more energy than the Hoover Dam
  • 2 components - Big wind project and big transmission system
  • Location:  Southwestern US
  • SunZia Wind is the largest wind project in the Western Hemisphere
  • It's expected to produce 3500 MW and the wind farm project is located across New Mexico
  • Transmission system is a 550-mile, 523 KW transmission line that's located between central New Mexico and south central Arizona
  • System will transport 3,000 MW of clean energy generated in New Mexico to more populated areas of California and Arizona
  • Owner is Pattern Energy Group LP.
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2024!!!


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