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Thats about the distance between Paris and Brussels for example.
Hondas avatar robot
Perhaps you remember ASIMO, the companys famous bi-pedal humanoid created in 2000.
But the companys also striving to improve its precision movements, such as grasping and manipulation.
To do that, it leverages Hondasexisting fuel cell and high differential pressure water electrolysis technologies.
On top of that, the Japanese firm is also developing small rockets to launch small low-earth orbit satellites.
Why are automakers expanding into new technology fields?
So its no wonder companies likeFord,Toyota, andHyundaihave begun diving deeper into the field.
And for this reason,Porsche has already invested in rocket startup Isar Aerospace.
So, yes, Id say that Honda is making a valid investment.
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Story byIoanna Lykiardopoulou
Ioanna is a writer at TNW.
With a background in the humanities, she has a soft spot for social impact-enabling technologies.
