| In California: Honda, the world's creator of | | | | force sensors, ASIMO can hold the hand of the |
| the first ever ASIMO robot has one again made | | | | person and move in sync with them. |
| another breakthrough with their humanoid | | | | |
| creation. Honda's latest ASIMO was presented | | | | Carrying objects using a cart- ASIMO is now |
| at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las | | | | capable of handling a cart freely while |
| Vegas, Nevada. | | | | maintaining an appropriate distance from the |
| | | | cart by adjusting the force of its right and |
| The new ASIMO has been upgraded and was given | | | | left arms to push a cart using the force |
| a streamlined of new design. Honda's ASIMO is | | | | sensors on its wrists. Even when the movement |
| now more agile and is capable of quick | | | | of the cart is disturbed, ASIMO can continue |
| movements - such as running nearly 4mph. | | | | maneuvering by taking flexible actions such |
| Aside from the ability to run, the humanoid | | | | as slowing down or changing directions. |
| robot was also provided with artificial | | | | |
| intelligence capabilities to further enhance | | | | Running- Through proactive control of ASIMO's |
| human interaction. | | | | posture while both feet are off the ground, |
| | | | ASIMO can run at nearly 4 mph. In addition, |
| Jeffrey Smith, American Honda Assistant Vice | | | | running in a circular pattern at a high speed |
| President was the one tasked of presenting | | | | was achieved by tilting the center of gravity |
| the ASIMO during its North American Debut at | | | | of ASIMO's body inside of the circle to |
| the CES. And here is what he has to say about | | | | maintain balance with the amount of |
| the ASIMO: | | | | centrifugal force experienced. |
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| "For the first time in North America, we're | | | | The main objective of Honda in pursuing the |
| demonstrating this newest iteration of | | | | development of the ASIMO robot is to one day |
| Honda's remarkable humanoid robotics | | | | create a robot that would have ability to |
| technology. ASIMO now has a revolutionary | | | | assist those whose mobility are restricted |
| ability to run and maneuver at unprecedented | | | | and to replace those who are working in |
| speeds… Honda continues to further the | | | | environments that are harmful to humans. |
| development of humanoid robotics technology, | | | | |
| believing that one day ASIMO will be a helper | | | | Facts on Honda |
| to people in need." | | | | |
| | | | Honda is one of the leading producers in the |
| "The new ASIMO can much better interact with | | | | world of various types of mobility products |
| and carry out commands given by people and | | | | such as automobiles, motorcycles and ATVs, |
| can more effectively perform numerous new | | | | power products; top-of-the-line auto parts |
| tasks including moving carts and carrying | | | | products like Civic tie rod end, marine |
| objects. The primary advancements of the | | | | engines, personal watercraft, and light jet. |
| newest ASIMO include: | | | | Honda has started its North American |
| | | | operations in the year 1959 with the American |
| Enhanced human Interaction- By providing | | | | Honda Motor Co., Inc. as its first overseas |
| ASIMO with the ability to recognize the | | | | subsidiary. |
| surrounding environment through its visual | | | | |
| sensors, floor surface sensor, ultrasonic | | | | At present Honda is employing 35,000 |
| sensor, and by an IC Tele-interaction | | | | associates and operates 13 major |
| Communication Card1, ASIMO can more | | | | manufacturing plants. A great number of Honda |
| autonomously interact with people. Through | | | | products are designed and developed at |
| the coordinated use of its eye cameras in the | | | | Honda's US R&D centers in Ohio, LA and North |
| head and the force (kinesthetic) sensors on | | | | Carolina. Honda spends $16 billion annually |
| its wrists, ASIMO can give and receive an | | | | for parts and materials for its North |
| object such as a tray. And by using these | | | | American operations. |