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14-September-2008 12:50:34 - ASIMO ASIMO at the Expo 2005 ASIMO at the Expo 2005 ASIMO アシモ, ashimo? is a humanoid robot created by Honda Motor Company. Standing at 130 centimeters 4 feet 3 inches and weighing 54 kilograms 119 pounds. The robot resembles a small astronaut wearing a backpack and can walk or run on two feet at speeds up to 6 km/h 4.3 mph1. ASIMO was created at Honda's Research Development Wako Fundamental Technical Research Center in Japan. It is the current model in a line of eleven that began in 1986 with E0. Officially, the name is an acronym for Advanced Step in Innovative MObility. Honda's official statements2 indicate that the robot's name is not a reference to science fiction writer and inventor of the Three Laws of Robotics, Isaac Asimov. As of 2007, there are 46 ASIMO units in existence.3 Each one costs less than $1 million Â¥106,710,325 or €638,186 or £504,720 to manufacture,4 and some units are available to be hired out for $166,000 Â¥17,714,316 or €105,920 or £83,789 per year.5 Contents 1 Development history 1.1 Experimental Models 1.2 Humanoid Prototype Models 1.3 ASIMO 2 Features and technology 2.1 Specifications 2.2 Recognition technology 2.3 Network integration 3 Pop culture references 4 See also 5 References 6 External links Development history Experimental Models P3 model left compared to ASIMO P3 model left compared to ASIMO E0 unveiled in 19866 E1 unveiled in 19877 E2 unveiled in 19877 E3 unveiled in 19877 E4 unveiled in 19918 E5 unveiled in 19918 E6 unveiled in 19918 Humanoid Prototype Models P1 unveiled in 19939 P2 unveiled in 19969 P3 unveiled in 19979 ASIMO ASIMO unveiled in 200010 ASIMO for hire unveiled in 200111 intelligent ASIMO unveiled in 200212 next-gen ASIMO unveiled in 200413 new ASIMO unveiled in 200514 Features and technology Specifications Original ASIMO Original ASIMO original ASIMO 2000 next-gen ASIMO 2004 new ASIMO 2005 Mass 52 kg ? 54 kg Height 120 cm 130 cm Width 45 cm 45 cm Depth 44 cm 37 cm Walking speed 1.6 km/hour 2.5 km/hour 2.7 km/hour 1.6 km/hour carrying 1 kg Running speed - 3 km/hour 6 km/hour straight 5 km/hour circling Airborne time - 0.05 seconds 0.08 seconds Battery Nickel metal hydride 38.4 V / 10 Ah / 7.7 kg 4 hours to fully charge Lithium ion 51.8 V / 6 kg 3 hours to fully charge Continuous operating time 30 minutes 40 mins to 1 hour walking Degrees of Freedom 26 34 sources: 1 2 3 4 5 Retrieved 18 February 2007. Besides ASIMO uses a PowerPC a RISC microprocessor architecture than x86 microprocessor15 incorporating a total of 26 joints: two in the head, five in each arm, one per hand and six in each leg. Asimo can be operated from a workstation and also by a remote controller16. Honda has also created a 3D CPU to power super Asimo17. Recognition technology With 2000's ASIMO model Honda added many features that enable ASIMO to interact better with humans. These features fall under 5 categories: ASIMO walking alongside a human while holding hands ASIMO walking alongside a human while holding hands 1. Recognition of moving objects Using the visual information captured by the camera mounted in its head, ASIMO can detect the movements of multiple objects, assessing distance and direction. Common applications of this feature would 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. 2. Recognition of postures and gestures ASIMO can also interpret the positioning and movement of a hand, recognizing postures and gestures. Because of this ASIMO can react to and be directed by not only voice commands, but also to the natural movements of human beings. This enables it to, for example, recognize when a handshake is offered or when a person waves and respond accordingly. It can also recognize movement directions such as pointing. 3. Environment recognition ASIMO can recognize the objects and terrain of its environment and act in a way that is safe for both itself and nearby humans. For example, recognizing potential hazards such as stairs, and by stopping and starting to avoid hitting humans or other moving objects. 4. Distinguishing sounds ASIMO's ability to identify the source of sounds has been improved, and it can distinguish between voices and other sounds. It can respond to its 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. It is also able to respond to questions, either by a brief nod, a shake of the head or a verbal answer. 5. Facial recognition 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. Network integration Utilizing networks such as the Internet, ASIMO can provide information and function better for various commercial applications, such as reception. Its abilities fall under 2 categories: 1. Integration with user's network system 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. 2. Internet connectivity By accessing information via the Internet, ASIMO can, for example, become a provider of news and weather updates. source: Honda Worldwide - ASIMO Technology 2004. 6. Retrieved Dec. 24, 2004. Pop culture references In an episode of South Park, Eric Cartman dresses up as a robot named A.W.E.S.O.M.-O 4000 in order to play tricks on the very gullible Butters. In 2006, a Honda advertisement shows ASIMO walking around a museum and greeting an astronaut while he later walks up a flight of stairs. In an episode of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, a video clip of ASIMO climbing stairs is shown while Jon looks in amazement, remarking, My god..They've mastered stairs already! In a sense they are...stairmasters! In the Discovery documentary 2057 The City, ASIMO is shown as an old-fashioned robot that helps out at the Gator family home. See also Electronics portal Robotics portal Actroid HUBO REEM-B QRIO Humanoid robot References ^ ASIMO specifications by Honda ^ Tony McNicol. These bots were made for walking: Honda's bold new bots are headed into your home. Japan Inc. 52 Feb 2004: p10 ^ Meet ASIMO the robot ^ Say Hello To ASIMO ^ Humanoid robot gets job as receptionist ^ History of the Humanoids: E0 1986. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.. Retrieved on 2008-07-01. ^ a b c History of the Humanoids: E1-E2-E3 1987 - 1991. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.. Retrieved on 2008-07-01. ^ a b c History of the Humanoids: E4-E5-E6 1991 - 1993. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.. Retrieved on 2008-07-01. ^ a b c History of the Humanoids: P1-P2-P3 1993 - 1997. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.. Retrieved on 2008-07-01. ^ History of the Humanoids: ASIMO 2000 - . Honda Motor Co., Ltd.. Retrieved on 2008-07-01. ^ Honda Introduces New ASIMO Humanoid Robot for Rental Business. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. 2001-11-12. Retrieved on 2008-07-01. ^ Introducing a New ASIMO Featuring Intelligence Technology. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. 2002-12-05. Retrieved on 2008-07-01. ^ The Next Generation: Specification of the Research Model December, 2004. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.. Retrieved on 2008-07-01. ^ New ASIMO: Honda Debuts New ASIMO December, 2005. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.. Retrieved on 2008-07-01. ^ http://www.eetimes.com/story/OEG20001122S0048 ^ http://www.eetimes.com/story/OEG20001122S0048 ^ http://www.digitalworldtokyo.com/index.php/digital_tokyo/articles/honda_creates_3d_cpu_to_power_super_asimo/ External links Wikimedia Commons has media related to: ASIMO Official website Worldwide - Honda Official website Japan - Honda Official website United States - Honda Warm Technology - a Honda technology showcase featuring ASIMO UK - Honda Official Australian tour website - Honda Humanoid robot learns how to run - BBC News Online Humanoid robot gets job as receptionist - New Scientist Asimoblog.com Keeping you up to date on ASIMO, Robotics, and Artificial Intelligence Information, Pictures and Video of Honda ASIMO v d e Honda Cars 1300 Accord Accord Hybrid Acty Airwave Ascot Avancier Ballade Beat Capa City City Turbo Civic Civic GX Civic Hybrid Civic Si Civic Type R CR-X CR-X del Sol Concerto Crossroad CR-V Domani Element Elysion EV Plus FCX Clarity Fit FR-V Freed HR-V Insight Inspire Integra Jazz Legend Life Life Dunk Logo Mobilio Mobilio Spike N360 N600 NSX Odyssey Orthia Passport Pilot/MR-V Prelude Quint Rafaga Ridgeline Stream S500 S600 S800 S2000 That's Today Torneo Vamos Z ZEST Concept Vehicles Dualnote HSC J-VX Remix Spocket WOW Acura Vehicles CL CSX EL Integra Legend MDX NSX RDX RL RSX SLX TL TSX Vigor Motorcycles CB series CBF series CBR series CM/CMX series CR series CRF series CX Series GL series NSR series RC series ST series VF/VFR series VT series VTX series XR/XL series Deauville Bros/HawkGT Pacific Coast Valkyrie X4 Mopeds and light motorcycles Ape CT series Cub F Cub series Gyro Motra P50 PC50 ST series/Dax Wave series Z series Aircraft MH02 HA-420 Engines A-Series B-Series B20A C-Series D-Series E-Series F-Series F20C G-Series H-Series K-Series L-Series N-Series R-Series Circle L J-Series HF120 Turbofan Robots Honda E series Honda P series ASIMO Scooters Big Ruckus Elite S Elite E Express Helix Juno Metropolitan Metropolitan II Motocompo NH series Reflex Ruckus/Zoomer Silver Wing Subsidiaries Acura Hero Honda Honda Motorcycle Scooter India Honda Siel Cars India Honda Racing Honda F1 Honda Aircraft Company Keiretsu affiliates Keihin Showa Corporation Nippon Seiki Retrieved from http://en..org/wiki/ASIMO Categories: Acronyms | Robotics at Honda | Robot Hall of Fame | Humanoid robots | Artistic and performing robots Views Article Discussion this page History Personal tools Log in / create account Navigation Main page Contents Featured content Current events Random article Search Go Search Interaction Community portal Recent changes Contact Donate to Help Toolbox What links here Related changes Upload file Special pages Printable version Permanent link Cite this page Languages العربية AzÉ™rbaycan Deutsch Español Esperanto Ù?ارسی Français Bahasa Indonesia Italiano עברית Lëtzebuergesch Nederlands 日本語 O'zbek Polski Português РуÑ?Ñ?кий SlovenÄ?ina Suomi Svenska தமிழà¯? ไทย Türkçe УкраїнÑ?ька ייִדיש This page was last modified on 14 September 2008, at 00:53
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