Honda's Newly Improved Asimo Revealed

It was only recently that Toyota has revealed itsrecharging the other ASIMO can step in and do the
violin-playing robot plus other robots with variousassigned tasks.
abilities that are applicable for both medical and- There is also an added function that enables the
domestic usage. And of course being aware of theASIMO to automatically charge its battery as needed.
fierce competition among Japanese automakers,- And speaking of intelligence technology, the ASIMO is
Honda the producer of high quality Acura CL clutch kitnow enabled to avoid obstructions by selecting
didn't let this one pass specially since it was ahead ofbetween steeping back and yielding the right-of-way
Toyota in the development of robots and it'sor simply continue to walk but still with reference to the
exemplified in the ASIMO which is a humanoid robot.predicted movement of oncoming people.
The largest engine-maker in the world has unveiled its- Another technology has also enabled the ASIMO to
newly improved ASIMO now equipped withperform additional tasks such as carry a tray and push
cutting-edge intelligence technologies. Thesea trolley.
improvements will allow the ASIMO to functionDemonstration of these new technologies will be held
separately from people and other ASIMOs. This is anat the second floor lobby of Honda's Aoyama
important breakthrough that will pave the way for theHeadquarters at certain times between December 12,
ASIMO to finally enter the mainstream society.2007 and January 31, 2008. Guests will be able to
According to Honda the advancement that they havewitness the ASIMO perform what the company
achieved with the ASIMO will finally bring them a stepdescribed as its 'uninterrupted service'.
closer to the development of a humanoid robot thatThe humanoid robot was previously showcased at the
can be put to practical use in a real world situation2007 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas and
where the ASIMO may be made to coexist withbasing on the videos shown on Honda's official web
people.site, it's just amazing on how smooth the humanoid's
Here are the key technologies announced by Hondamovements are now which simply shows that
for the ASIMO:developments that the automaker has achieved in the
- Honda has developed a new system that will allow afield of robotics. Anyway, if you want to see more of
number of ASIMO humanoid robots to perform tasksthe ASIMO robot, don't forget the mentioned venue
and actually work together to provide uninterruptedand date. It's a must see.
service to people. Take for instance if one ASIMO is