Air Quality & HVAC Recommendations
- Concerns raised over air quality in Hamilton due to forest fires.
- The public is advised to keep HVAC systems clean and replace filters regularly.
- Consider professional HVAC system cleaning to remove pollutants and airborne particles.
Uber’s Autonomous Delivery Expansion
- Serve Robotics, an Uber spinoff, is deploying 2000 autonomous delivery robots across the US.
- The announcement follows Uber’s integration of Waymo’s autonomous vehicles for ride hail and delivery services.
- Uber has also partnered with 7-Eleven for robotic sidewalk delivery in LA.
Wireless Charging Roads- Part II
- Development of electric recharging roads continues globally.
- A Toyota EV drove almost 2000 km on a test track equipped with wireless charging coils, without needing a charge.
- Electreon, the company behind this technology, anticipates wireless car charging to be available in North America within three years.
Ai-Da Robot, the Artist
- Ai-Da, a hyper-realistic robot artist, exhibits her first 3D printed design works in London.
- The robot showcases potential robotic abilities in creating functional designs, despite their current impracticality.
US Government Mandate: Automatic Braking
- US government mandates all new vehicles to have automatic braking systems up to 62 mph, similar to Tesla.
- Auto manufacturers have three years to comply.
Sasha GPT: AI-powered Romantic Companion
- Sasha GPT, a new AI, can clone real persons into virtual companions, raising ethical and privacy concerns.
Innovative Solution for Vehicle Blind Spots
- A 14-year-old girl from Pennsylvania has developed a sensor device that alerts drivers to blind spots, enhancing automobile safety.
3D Printing in the Shoe Industry
- Nike execs launch 3D printed sneakers, reducing environmental impact and waste.
- Shoes can be custom-made and shipped within 72 hours.
Solar Power Transmission from Space
- The California Institute of Technology develops a method to beam solar power from space to Earth wirelessly.
- This could potentially bring energy to remote regions affected by natural disasters or war.
Self-healing Robot Skin
- Scientists have developed robot skin that self-heals within a week at room temperature.
- This could allow robots to adjust and alter their shapes on demand.
AMP Robotics: AI in Recycling
- AMP Robotics develops an AI platform that can sort recyclables with up to 99% accuracy, improving recycling effectiveness.
Apple’s Augmented Reality Venture
- Apple announces Division Pro, their new product in the VR world.
- The device creates an augmented reality environment and a massive screen within the Apple ecosystem.
- Priced at $5000 Canadian, it might not be affordable for all.