Asimo
ASIMO is a robot that was built by Honda on 2000. The current models could walk, run, and go up and down stairs. Engineers planned to add laser capabilities. Its height was 130 centimeters (4 feet 3 inches) and weight 54 kilograms (119 pounds). ASIMO was just like an astronaut wearing a backpack and could walk or run on two feet.
Development
ASIMO was created at Honda's Research & Development Wako Fundamental Technical Research Center in Japan. Honda will not confirm how much it costs.
Name
ASIMO is an acronym. ASIMO stands for "Advanced Step in Innovative MObility". It should be pronounced “ah she moh” to match the original Japanese pronunciation.
As of February 2009, there are over 100 ASIMO units in existence.
Public appearances
ASIMO has made lots of public appearances.
Asimo Media
P3 model (left) compared to ASIMO
2005 3rd Honda ASIMO photographed in Honda Welcome Plaza Aoyama (Minato, Tokyo)
Honda ASIMO (ver. 2011) 2011 Tokyo Motor Show
Honda ASIMO conducting an orchestra
Honda ASIMO at the IAA 2007
ASIMO environment identifying sensors which include visual, ground, and ultrasonic sensors
Two cameras inside the black visor of ASIMO
Pairs of black markings are used to provide targets for its autonomous navigation.
ASIMO autonomous navigation through a couple of targets
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