| In California: Honda, the world's creator of the first ever | | | | object such as a tray. And by using these force |
| ASIMO robot has one again made another | | | | sensors, ASIMO can hold the hand of the person and |
| breakthrough with their humanoid creation. Honda's | | | | move in sync with them. |
| latest ASIMO was presented at the Consumer | | | | Carrying objects using a cart- ASIMO is now capable |
| Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada. | | | | of handling a cart freely while maintaining an |
| The new ASIMO has been upgraded and was given | | | | appropriate distance from the cart by adjusting the |
| a streamlined of new design. Honda's ASIMO is now | | | | force of its right and left arms to push a cart using the |
| more agile and is capable of quick movements - such | | | | force sensors on its wrists. Even when the movement |
| as running nearly 4mph. Aside from the ability to run, | | | | of the cart is disturbed, ASIMO can continue |
| the humanoid robot was also provided with artificial | | | | maneuvering by taking flexible actions such as slowing |
| intelligence capabilities to further enhance human | | | | down or changing directions. |
| interaction. | | | | Running- Through proactive control of ASIMO's |
| Jeffrey Smith, American Honda Assistant Vice | | | | posture while both feet are off the ground, ASIMO can |
| President was the one tasked of presenting the | | | | run at nearly 4 mph. In addition, running in a circular |
| ASIMO during its North American Debut at the CES. | | | | pattern at a high speed was achieved by tilting the |
| And here is what he has to say about the ASIMO: | | | | center of gravity of ASIMO's body inside of the circle |
| "For the first time in North America, we're | | | | to maintain balance with the amount of centrifugal |
| demonstrating this newest iteration of Honda's | | | | force experienced. |
| remarkable humanoid robotics technology. ASIMO now | | | | The main objective of Honda in pursuing the |
| has a revolutionary ability to run and maneuver at | | | | development of the ASIMO robot is to one day create |
| unprecedented speeds... Honda continues to further the | | | | a robot that would have ability to assist those whose |
| development of humanoid robotics technology, | | | | mobility are restricted and to replace those who are |
| believing that one day ASIMO will be a helper to | | | | working in environments that are harmful to humans. |
| people in need." | | | | Facts on Honda |
| "The new ASIMO can much better interact with and | | | | Honda is one of the leading producers in the world of |
| carry out commands given by people and can more | | | | various types of mobility products such as automobiles, |
| effectively perform numerous new tasks including | | | | motorcycles and ATVs, power products; |
| moving carts and carrying objects. The primary | | | | top-of-the-line auto parts products like Civic tie rod end, |
| advancements of the newest ASIMO include: | | | | marine engines, personal watercraft, and light jet. |
| Enhanced human Interaction- By providing ASIMO | | | | Honda has started its North American operations in the |
| with the ability to recognize the surrounding | | | | year 1959 with the American Honda Motor Co., Inc. as |
| environment through its visual sensors, floor surface | | | | its first overseas subsidiary. |
| sensor, ultrasonic sensor, and by an IC Tele-interaction | | | | At present Honda is employing 35,000 associates and |
| Communication Card1, ASIMO can more autonomously | | | | operates 13 major manufacturing plants. A great |
| interact with people. Through the coordinated use of its | | | | number of Honda products are designed and |
| eye cameras in the head and the force (kinesthetic) | | | | developed at Honda's US R&D centers in Ohio, LA |
| sensors on its wrists, ASIMO can give and receive an | | | | and North Carolina. |