Inno Insights: Wing-switching aircraft, supercharged cobots, and all-weather autonomy

Vertical to velocity 

Canada’s Horizon Aircraft makes history as the first eVTOL firm to achieve full wing transition with its Cavorite X7. Powered by 14 hidden fans and a gas turbine, it lifts like a chopper and cruises like a jet, reaching 250 mph and flying over 500 miles, all with IFR/VFR capability in any weather.

Speed meets precision 

Meet the new UR15 from Universal Robots Made in Denmark, its fastest cobot yet. With speeds up to 5 m/s and AI-enhanced motion control via NVIDIA’s Jetson, it’s designed for tight automotive floors, harsh metalwork, and high-speed electronics. Cobots just got an upgrade.

Night shift, no driver

Aurora Innovation ramps up its autonomous trucking fleet with night driving and storm-ready routes. Already logging thousands of driverless miles, it’s expanding beyond Dallas toward Phoenix, aiming for 24/7 operations by year-end.