Hattuchili Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 News: Honda Debuts New ASIMO It is really cool, what that little robot can do! I am very curious how that humanoid robot project is going on in the future! Maybe we all have one at home in 20 years or so! Take a look at the Honda site, it is really interesting and there are a few videos of ASIMO! TOKYO, Japan, December 13, 2005– Honda Motor Co., Ltd. debuted a new ASIMO humanoid robot which features the ability to pursue key tasks in a real-life environment such as an office and an advanced level of physical capabilities. Compared to the previous model, the new ASIMO achieves the enhanced ability to act in sync with people – for example, walking with a person while holding hands. A new function to carry objects using a cart was also added. Further, the development of a “total control system” enables ASIMO to automatically perform the tasks of a receptionist or information guide and carry out delivery service. In addition, the running capability is dramatically improved, with ASIMO now capable of running at a speed of 6km/hour and of running in a circular pattern. ASIMO passing tray: ASIMO running (6km/h): Key specifications of the new ASIMO : 1. Running speed: 6km/hour (previous model: 3km/hour) - Airborne time: 0.08 second (previous model: 0.05 second) - Distance ASIMO moves forward while both feet are off the ground : 50mm 2. Normal walking speed: 2.7km/hour (previous model: 2.5km/hour) 3. Speed of running in a circular pattern: 5km/hour (2.5m radius) 4. Walking speed while carrying objects: 1.6km/hour (based on carrying object: weighing 1kg) 5. Height: 130cm 6. Weight: 54kg 7. Operating degrees of freedom: Total 34 degrees of freedom Link: Honda - ASIMO --Sören Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasters 4 me Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 That does look cool. But a 0.2 kph speed increase!!! And also, I thought those things fall over alot? But apart from that, it does look cool! I seen a whole load of them dancing on TV once, It was pretty impressive to what they can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token Yankee Guy Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 That's cool. I remember seeing commercials for the first Asimo here in the US. I wonder how much they run for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterCrazy Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 That thing looks awesome! It will probably cost a lot of money when it comes out. I don't if I would want a robot doing stuff for me, having a robot would probably make me lazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hattuchili Posted December 13, 2005 Author Share Posted December 13, 2005 LOL, after watching my post again, I realized that ASIMO looks like an astronaut. Look at my avatar and then at ASIMO! --Sören Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 HELL YES!! Asimo is so amazing. I can't wait til' I can have an army of them so I can take over the world. And now they can run! I hope the new version makes its way to Innoventions soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 I saw this thing on Regis and Kelly, and looks totally awesome. Too bad it doesn't do dishes! I would so buy one! Let it take over the world you know they programmed that thing to do the macarena right? :shock: :shock: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddymonster Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 Ummm...am I the only person on here that remembers the Awesome-O robot episode on South Park??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 ^ Robb brought up the exact same thing when he saw the banner on Innoventions at DL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 Awesom-o! hehehe Yay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrea Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 How cute, I soooo want one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzCatter Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 It's a matter of time til the rebel and take over the world and plug us in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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