DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Edward Kane, Journalist

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF 

By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY ANIMAL COMMUNICATIONS EXPERT SAYS HE CAN TALK TO ANIMALS





                                      Source:  Brewster Kane & Stock

  • My Weimaraner Brewster has a few choice words about me to get off his chest.  Here's what we know:
  • Animal Communications scientist Dr. Arik Kershenbaum says that everything from a dog's whine to a dolphin's whistle has meaning
  • Dr. Kershenbaum says animals utilize communications methods because it's useful to them
  • Here are some examples:
  1. Wolf howling and variations thereof could convey loneliness, fear or happiness
  2. Bird's singing could convey they own a territory
  3. Cat's yowling can mean someone is in its territory
  • Dr. Kershenbaum records the animal's communications, puts it through specialized software which provides a graphical analysis and then connects it with what the animal is going through (i.e.  regarding the cat, a second cat was introduced in the home)
  • Regarding my dog Brewster, he whines and gives me sidelong glances every happy hour for my not sharing with him
  • If Dr. Kershenbaum does a study on him, the recording of Brewster's remarks will have numerous expletives deleted.

HYUNDAI'S WALKING CAR CONCEPT ELEVATE

                                          
                                        Source:  Hyundai

  • South Korean automotive giant Hyundai is pushing forward with the development of its breakthrough walking car concept Elevate.  Here's what we know:
  • It's the world's 1st transformer class vehicle
  • All-electric
  • Robotic legs to rise up and walk over tough terrain
  • Handles like a normal electric car or truck on the road
  • Number of concepts being developed including autonomous and manned versions
  • Also micro and mini autonomous, drone-like versions
  • Elevate is very actively being developed for a number of real-world uses including search and rescue, military and more
  • Vehicle is at the cutting edge of automotive technology incorporating robotics, lidar, cameras and autonomous capabilities.

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