DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF

By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane

NEW DRUG THERAPY COULD EXPAND DOGS' LIVES

Source: Brewster Kane

San Francisco-based biotech Loyal is pioneering a drug that expands the lifespan of big dogs. Here's what we know:
Loyal's medication called LOY-001 has just won conditional approval from the FDA, which means they have reason to believe it will be effective
Designed to increase the lifespan of large dogs
It also maintains the quality of their lives
Drug should be fully approved and available by 2026
Now going through accelerated clinical trials
Works by reducing the level of key growth hormone - insulin growth factor-1 (IGF-1)
Why this matters: big dogs have shorter lifespans of 8 to 12 years as opposed to smaller breeds that average 10 to 15 years
It's a long-acting injectable medication administered by a vet every 3 to 6 months
Loyal has not specified the cost and how long it can extend the dog's lifespan.

BULGARI'S VISION GRAN TURISMO TO BE REVEALED 12/3/23 in BARCELONA

Source: Bulgari

What does the luxury fashion brand Bulgari have in mind for a Vision Gran Turismo? Here's what we know.
Bulgari's first foray into automotive design
Has an open cockpit
Extensive glass and a rear roll hoop
Has 11 headlights
Windshield is heavily curved
Vision Gran Turismo concepts have been inspired by Sony Play Station racing simulator Gran Turismo
Few details are available on the VGT such as what will power it and what price they have in mind
The big reveal will be December 3rd in Barcelona.

ROBOT CLIMBS, CLEANS & INSPECTS SKYSCRAPERS

Source: Hong Kong & Verobotics

Israel-based startup Verobotics has innovated a skyscraper-cleaning robot that is being called a breakthrough in the $30 billion+ high-rise glass facade cleaning industry. Here's what we know:
Verobotics' robots climb, clean and inspect for damage on the facades of skyscrapers
Uses AI to do the multi-faceted job
Can spot heat loss, water damage and more
Robots travel on their own up the building
They drop wires for an average of 4 to 6 robots per building to travel down to clean and inspect
The robots operate autonomously
They use AI and machine learning algorithms to map the facade and scale the building
Use sensors and cameras to check for damage
Humans monitor remotely
Already working on buildings in Hong Kong and Australia
This is a new use of AI and robotics to save time, money and put humans out of harm's way to clean windows in high rise buildings at high risk.