An alter ego robot that expands its own abilities without being bound by time or space restrictions. It is equipped with a “multi-finger hand” cultivated through robotics research, starting with ASIMO, and has realized a hand that can balance delicacy, such as pinching small objects, and strength, such as opening a hard lid, on par with humans. In addition, it is equipped with Honda's unique “AI-supported remote control” function so that a multi-finger hand can smoothly grip objects and manipulate tools with detailed force control, and we are also working on its evolution.
With a view to practical application in the 2030s, Avatar Robot aims to begin technical verification during fiscal 2023, and we are looking for partners for technology verification. $Honda Motor (HMC.US)$

KDDI has signed an agreement with Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) regarding the provision of satellite broadband internet “Starlink (Starlink)” to domestic corporate enterprises and local governments. It is an agreement following the use of au base stations for backhaul lines contracted in 2021/9, and both aim to start providing them within 2022.
Starlink's communication satellites are placed in low orbit at an altitude of 550 km, and the distance from the surface of the earth is about 1/65 lower than conventional geostationary orbit satellites, and significant low latency and high-speed transmission have been achieved. Overseas services began in 2020, and marine services have also been provided since the summer of 2022.
Under this agreement, KDDI will provide Starlink as an “certified Starlink integrator” to corporate enterprises and local governments that require stable and highly reliable communication in mountainous areas, island regions, natural disasters, etc., where construction of communication environments has been an issue until now.
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Tesla's sales increased by 41.6% and operating profit by 87.8% in the 2nd quarter of the fiscal year ending 2022/12. Sales and profit increased drastically compared to the previous year, but sales and profit declined compared to the current 1Q due to the Shanghai lockdown from late March to the end of May. However, it seems that production and shipment volumes have rapidly recovered since June.
From the current 3rd quarter, sales and profit are expected to increase compared to the previous fiscal year due to an increase in production and shipment volume. Price increases have been implemented in response to high raw materials, and this effect is also likely to occur. The increase in the operating rate of both new plants in Berlin and Austin (Texas) has been delayed, but improvements can be expected in the future. The target stock price for the next 6 to 12 months will be lowered from the previous 467 dollars to 410 dollars in consideration of rising interest rates, but I feel that investment will continue to be favorable in the medium to long term. $Tesla (TSLA.US)$