Honda is expanding its presence in the space industry, leveraging its expertise in engines, fuel cells, and other technologies. While known for automobiles, Honda is developing a renewable energy system for lunar applications in collaboration with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). This system, which uses Honda's fuel-cell technology, aims to generate electricity and oxygen from water and solar energy and is planned to be tested on the International Space Station with partners like Sierra Space and Tec-Masters. Honda's space-related keywords include renewable energy, fuel cells, lunar development, and JAXA.
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The third-generation Honda AWV features an increased bed size to accommodate 2 pallets and a greater loading capacity of 2000 pounds.
The Honda AWV utilizes a suite of sensors, GPS for location, radar and lidar for obstacle detection, and cameras for remote monitoring.
The Honda AWV can operate autonomously or manually via remote control.
The design of the Honda AWV includes a lower bed for easier loading and improved ergonomics.
The third-generation Honda AWV has an increased battery size that allows for up to 10 hours of operating time.
Honda will showcase the latest generation of its prototype Honda Autonomous Work Vehicle (AWV) to improve construction industry efficiencies at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023.
Honda will spend 5,000,000,000,000 JPY on research and development over the next six years.
Honda unveiled its rocket development plan on 2021-09-30.
Honda is developing a partially reusable launch vehicle for small satellites with a test launch to be conducted by 2030.
Honda’s avatar robots will be equipped with a multi-fingered hand capable of delicately picking up small objects with the fingertips and exerting the strength to open a tight jar lid at the level of the human hand.
Honda’s Vision 2030 includes expanding the company’s business portfolio into electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, multi-fingered avatar robots, and energy production on the lunar surface.
Microsoft will join General Motors, Honda, and institutional investors in a combined new equity investment of more than $2,000,000,000 in Cruise.