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Weekly innovation newsletter by Yuichiro Yoshinari (winyy) - Issue #30

Weekly innovation newsletter by Yuichiro Yoshinari (winyy) - Issue #30

winyy Issue #30今週はワクチンの話で持ち切りでしたね。そして、野口宇宙飛行士の搭乗するCrew Dragon-1が無事ISSに到着しました！【告知】読者感謝祭winyy fan day 2020を日本時間12月12日（土）20時～by Zoomで開催を企画しています。ご興味ある方はこちらの応募ページをご覧ください！先週一番クリックされた記事は、"SpaceX Is Ready to Launch Its First Official Crewed Mission"でした。今週号も気に入ってもらえたら、メールの末尾の「いいね！」ボタンをお願いします！拡散大歓迎。サインナップはこちら。winyy Issue #30There are a plenty of news about the COVID-19 vaccine. And, Crew Dragon-1 successfully docked in the ISS! The most read news last week was "SpaceX Is Ready to Launch Its First Official Crewed Mission".Enjoy this issue!Please press the 'Like it' button at the end of the email if you like this issue.Sign up page is here.

November 21, 2020

昆虫を模倣した風力発電のタービングレード検査ロボット

This opens the door to autonomous inspection and repair of wind turbines, BladeBUG founder Chris Cieslak told Digital Trends.

パンデミック下で掃除ロボット快走中

As the pandemic continues to make working in shared spaces like offices difficult and dangerous, more companies are exploring whether autonomous cleaning robots can help keep things clean

建設現場にロボット導入進む

Boosted by advances in sensors and artificial intelligence, a new generation of machines is automating a tech-averse industry.

Crew Dragon-1（愛称：レジリエンス）がISSにドッキング

On November 16th, SpaceX’s Crew Dragon successfully docked with the International Space Station with a crew of four on board, part of a mission called Crew-1.

BMWが開発したウィングスーツ

Peter Salzmann, a 33-year-old stuntman, tested BMW's electric wingsuit by flying, Superman-style, above the Alps.

Amazonが社内のドローン配送プロジェクトを縮小し、外部パートナーとの連携に軸足

The company says the layoffs are part of a reorganization of the project.

一度破産した衛星通信会社OneWebがChapter 11の保護ステータスを終え、12月17日に衛星打上げ再開

Broadband communication satellite company OneWeb has emerged from its Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection status, the company announced today.

宇宙と脳の構造は同じ

A new study found similarities between the human brain and the cosmic network of galaxies. The research was carried out by an astrophysicist and a neurosurgeon. The two systems are vastly different in size but resemble each other in several key areas.

カムチャッカ列島で発見された新しい鉱物が電池技術の性能向上に役立つ可能性

A mineral made in a Kamchatka volcano may hold the answer to cheaper batteries, find scientists. Russian researchers discovered the mineral dubbed "petrovite" that can be utilized to power sodium-ion batteries.

素晴らしいストーリーを作るためのデザイン思考の４つの原則

A compelling story—an illumination—follows four principles.

デザイン思考を使って都市デザイン

PennPraxis and The Fresh Air Fund create a Virtual Studio for 150 students to demonstrate how design has the ability to change the world.

LEGOがデザイン思考を使い、子供たちに合わせて世界を再設計

New renders created by architect Dara Huang reimagine community buildings through the eyes of children

Uberが出資したLimeが第4世代の電動スクーター発表。キャッシュフローもプラスに

Lime is rolling out its next-generation scooter, with a swappable battery and new handlebars, in Paris. The company also had its first cash flow-positive quarter and expects to be profitable in 2021.

瞑想アプリでユニコーン企業のCalmがコロナ下で快調

In the competitive meditation app field, Calm can’t afford to breathe easy.

Tesla, Uber他28社がEVのロビーイング団体を設立

Every vehicle sold in the US should be electric by 2030, according to ZETA.

TeslaがS&P500銘柄に。株価も上昇

Tesla will be added to the S&P 500, a milestone that will expand its investor base and put the electric automaker in the same company as heavyweights like Apple, Berkshire Hathaway and Microsoft.

大手VC Andreesenの２つファンドが満期終了。次期ファンドの組成も成功。運用資産は総額165億ドルに

Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) has closed a pair of funds totaling $4.5 billion, the firm confirmed in a blog post this morning.

消費者向けフィンテック企業Affirmが上場準備

Affirm, a consumer finance business founded by PayPal mafia member Max Levchin, filed to go public this afternoon.

アマゾンが処方箋薬の配送を開始

Amazon is launching Amazon Pharmacy: a new store for home delivery of prescription medications. The company will offer a range of generic and brand drugs. Amazon Prime members will get perks including free two-day delivery and discounts on prescriptions.

論文を要約するAI

Semantic Scholar, a scientific literature search engine, is using recent breakthroughs in natural-language processing to give researchers the tl;dr on papers.

「第4次産業革命は、物理的、デジタル的、そして生物学的な境界線を曖昧にする」「未来は見た目よりも近い」

New technologies can optimize the way people work. When implemented thoughtfully, such innovations can improve overall business processes. Those changes are accepted as part of progress.

2021年のデジタルトランスフォーメーションを形作る８つのトレンド(Must read)

Research from Salesforce MuleSoft and third-party findings highlight some of the top 2021 trends facing CIOs, IT leaders, and organizations in their digital transformation journey.

Nikeのデジタルトランスフォーメーション

As its digital apps drive revenues, investors might be surprised at the athleticwear giant's future potential.

デジタルトランスフォーメーションは短距離走ではなくマラソン

Covid-19 has caused huge digital transformation across industries, but how can businesses ensure that this is long-term change?

デジタルトランスフォーメーションの失敗を回避する４つのポイント

In pursuit of solutions, manufacturers typically encounter these unforeseen challenges.

In the wake of significant business disruption, IT, and sales leaders must collaborate and develop strategies to drive growth, innovation, and improved stakeholder relationship.

Enterprises around the globe are accelerating their digital transformation in order to meet the needs of a fast-changing business environment. This

大型EVトラック・バス普及の鍵

Financing, policy, and private sector tools can fund vehicle costs and new charging infrastructure.

737Maxに飛行再開許可

The troubled Boeing 737 Max airplane has been ungrounded by the Federal Aviation Administration after two deadly crashes led to a global ban that lasted 20 months. The FAA’s administrator said he is "100 percent" comfortable putting the plane back into service.

IOCが来夏の開催に自信深める

President Thomas Bach says the International Olympic Committee will try to convince athletes and fans to get a vaccine, if one is available.

KKR、楽天がWalmartから西友を買収

Walmart announced today it will sell most of its shares in Seiyu, the Japanese supermarket chain it acquired 12 years ago, to KKR and Rakuten. The deal values Seiyu at about $1.6 billion and means Walmart will almost completely exit its operations in Japan. Under the agreement, investment firm KKR will buy a 65% stake […]

ソフトバンクの手元現金は8兆円

Masayoshi Son, the founder and CEO of the Japanese conglomerate SoftBank, has had a topsy-turvy year or two, but the story he is eager to tell is that he is back and in the black.

今週はワクチンのニュースが多かったです。マイナス70度での保管はなかなか大変そう

The companies say their vaccine could begin distribution to high-risk people by mid-December.

カリフォルニアの新規感染者率は他州よりは低い

You've probably heard COVID-19 cases in California are rising. What's happening outside...

カリフォルニアの警戒レベルが一気に最高レベルに

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that 41 counties —including all of Southern...

警察のヘリにドローンを衝突させた罪で男を逮捕

The suspect was using the drone to "see what was going on" during a burglary call.

Saturday’s SpaceX launch will mark the return of regular crewed launches in the US after nearly a decade hiatus.