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Honda ASIMO Robot
[B][COLOR=black]Honda ASIMO Robot[/COLOR]
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[COLOR=black]ASIMO[/COLOR][/B][COLOR=black] is a humanoid robot created in 2000 by Honda.[/COLOR]
[COLOR=black]ASIMO is 11th in a line of successive bipedal humanoid models created by Honda, starting with E0 in 1986 and with ASIMO being the latest design. ASIMO is considered the 4th man-like humanoid robot that can walk on two feet in a manner resembling human locomotion. Weighing 54 kilograms, the robot resembles a small astronaut wearing a backpack. Honda reports this robot can now run around at 6km/h speed. It rents for USD $160,000 per year.[/COLOR]
[COLOR=black]Officially, the name is an acronym for "[B]A[/B]dvanced [B]S[/B]tep in [B]I[/B]nnovative [B]MO[/B]bility". Contrary to popular belief, Honda's official statements indicate that the robot's name is [I]not[/I] an homage to science fiction writer Isaac Asimov. In Japanese, the name is pronounced [I]ashimo[/I] and, not coincidentally, means "legs also".[/COLOR]
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[B][SIZE=3][COLOR=black]Features and technology[/COLOR][/SIZE][/B]
[B][SIZE=2][COLOR=black]Specifications[/COLOR][/SIZE][/B]
[LIST][*][COLOR=black]Weight: 54 kilograms [/COLOR][*][COLOR=black]Walking speed: 0-2.5 km/h (Update: As of December 13, 2005, speed increased to 0-2.7 km/h) [/COLOR][*][COLOR=black]Running speed: 3 km/h (Update: As of December 13, 2005, speed increased to 6 km/h) [/COLOR][*][COLOR=black]Height: 130 cm [/COLOR][*][COLOR=black]Width: 45 cm [/COLOR][*][COLOR=black]Depth: 44 cm [/COLOR][*][COLOR=black]Continuous operating time: 1 hour [/COLOR][*][SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana][SIZE=2]Degrees of Freedom: 34[/SIZE][/FONT] [/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE][/LIST][B][SIZE=3][COLOR=black]Recognition technology[/COLOR][/SIZE][/B]
[COLOR=black]With 2000's ASIMO model Honda added many features, labelled "Intelligence Technology", that enable ASIMO to interact better with humans. These features fall under 5 categories:[/COLOR]
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[B][SIZE=2][COLOR=black]1. Recognition of moving objects[/COLOR][/SIZE][/B]
[COLOR=black]Using the visual information captured by the [/COLOR][URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camera"][COLOR=black]camera[/COLOR][/URL][COLOR=black] mounted in its head, ASIMO can detect the movements of multiple objects, assessing distance and direction. Common applications this feature would serve include the ability to follow the movements of people with its camera, to follow a person, or greet a person when he or she approaches.[/COLOR]
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[B][SIZE=2][COLOR=black]2. Recognition of postures and gestures[/COLOR][/SIZE][/B]
[COLOR=black]ASIMO can also interpret the positioning and movement of a hand, recognizing postures and gestures. Because of this ASIMO can react and be directed not only to voice commands, but also to the natural movements of human beings. This enables him to, for example, recognize when a handshake is offered or when a person waves and respond accordingly. He can also recognize movement directions such as pointing.[/COLOR]
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[B][SIZE=2][COLOR=black]3. Environment recognition[/COLOR][/SIZE][/B]
[COLOR=black]ASIMO can recognize the objects and terrain of his environment and act in a way that is safe for both himself and nearby humans. For example, recognizing potential hazards such as stairs, and by stopping and starting to avoid hitting humans or other moving objects.[/COLOR]
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[B][SIZE=2][COLOR=black]4. Distinguishing sounds[/COLOR][/SIZE][/B]
[COLOR=black]ASIMO's ability to identify the source of sounds has been improved, and it can distinguish between voices and other sounds. He can respond to his name, face people when being spoken to, and recognize sudden, unusual sounds such as that of a falling object or a collision, and face in that direction.[/COLOR]
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[B][SIZE=2][COLOR=black]5. Facial recognition[/COLOR][/SIZE][/B]
[COLOR=black]ASIMO has the ability to recognize faces, even when ASIMO or the human being is moving. It can individually recognize approximately 10 different faces. Once they are registered it can address them by name.[/COLOR]
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[B][SIZE=3][COLOR=black]Network Integration[/COLOR][/SIZE][/B]
[COLOR=black]Utilizing [/COLOR][COLOR=black]networks[/COLOR][COLOR=black] such as the [/COLOR][COLOR=black]Internet[/COLOR][COLOR=black], ASIMO can provide information and function better for various commercial applications, such as reception. His abilities fall under 2 categories:[/COLOR]
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[B][SIZE=2][COLOR=black]1. Integration with user's network system[/COLOR][/SIZE][/B]
[COLOR=black]By connecting with a user's network ASIMO can offer many useful functions such as greeting visitors and informing personnel of the visitor's arrival by transmitting messages and pictures of the visitor's face and guide visitors to a predetermined location.[/COLOR]
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[B][SIZE=2][COLOR=black]2. Internet connectivity[/COLOR][/SIZE][/B]
[COLOR=black]By accessing information via the Internet, ASIMO can, for example, become a provider of news and weather updates.[/COLOR]
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[COLOR=#000000]Honda ASIMO Robot #2[/COLOR]
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ASIMO competitors "Gettin it ON" on the dance floor :D
[url]http://y.wimp.com/file/292240ec72deb91970afbe0d035d5b06/44188c31/v/robots.wmv[/url]
( Stick with it till 1'30" when it gets "funky" :D )
Can't wait for a "Jets v Sharks" dance sequence !!!
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[COLOR=#000000]Honda ASIMO Robot #3[/COLOR]
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[QUOTE=Vaigra]
Walking speed: 0-2.5 km/h (Update: As of December 13, 2005, speed increased to 0-2.7 km/h)
Running speed: 3 km/h (Update: As of December 13, 2005, speed increased to 6 km/h)[/QUOTE]
Sounds impressive. :D
OFF-TOPIC:
@Matra et Alpine: What happened to your helmet? :eek:
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[COLOR=#000000]Honda ASIMO Robot #4[/COLOR]
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[quote=~*Hao-Wang*~]@Matra et Alpine: What happened to your helmet? :eek:[/quote]
My new avatar-free world :D
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[COLOR=#000000]Honda ASIMO Robot #5[/COLOR]
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[COLOR=#000000]Honda ASIMO Robot #6[/COLOR]
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Nice pics. What are the Asimo robots with blue trim in post #5? :confused:
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[COLOR=#000000]Honda ASIMO Robot #7[/COLOR]
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[COLOR=#000000]Honda ASIMO Robot #8[/COLOR]
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[COLOR=#000000]Honda ASIMO Robot #9[/COLOR]
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So the name is completely unrelated to Asimov? Seems strange...