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Asimo Understands Multiple People Yelling At Once, Has Future on Wall Street

Honda research engineers have given Asimo the ability to understand three voices at once, thanks to an array of eight microphones that can recognize each voice individually. The recognition software, HARK, can process the commands with 70-80 percent accuracy and the microphones are placed all over Asimo's head and body for spatial recognition purposes. The current application for this technology is using Asimo as a judge for verbal Paper-Rock-Scissors, where everyone calls out their answer at once, and Asimo decides who said what, and who wins. Though a great technical feat, this feels less glamorous than the robot's stint as orchestra conductor, no? [New Scientist]

9:45 PM on Tue Jun 10 2008
By Adrian Covert
2,237 views, 17 comments

Latest by G2GdoB2B: wow! I've been following robots and how AI has been improving over the years - and more importantly, where it's going. This is a great feature that has so many applications. I was reading this article about robot personalities - that's more »

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Toyota One-Ups ASIMO's Conducting Performance with Robot Orchestra

Honda's ASIMO may have picked up the baton to conduct an entire orchestra, but Toyota has just outperformed the little guy with its suite of robo-musicians. Dubbed Chuck, Harry, Dave and Ritchie (honestly!) the part-wheeled, part-bipedal quartet recently performed a concert where they actually played a trumpet, tuba, drums, violin and trombone. Their song repertoire included a Glenn Miller piece and a popular Japanese tune— and that makes waving a baton around seem pretty low-tech. Wait 'til you see the video of Ritchie hammering away on his custom drum kit— he'll have you giggling with robot-appreciation glee. More »

7:01 AM on Fri May 16 2008
By Kit Eaton
7,090 views, 33 comments

Latest by MinceyFresh: @MastaFalse: It's the theme from Lupin the 3rd. :) more »

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ASIMO Robot 'Conducts' Detroit Symphony Orchestra

Asimo, Honda's consistently-unimpressive robot that they awkwardly walk out for press conferences to prove to everyone that they're working on vague, future-related projects, is at it again! This time, he's been spotted "conducting" Yo-Yo Ma and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, caught here on NBC's Today Show. It's all quite ridiculous and probably not a little insulting to real-life conductors, but on the up side, Honda donates $1 million to the DSO to improve its music education programs, which is something even my grizzled, jaded heart can't frown upon. [Asimo on Giz]

5:45 PM on Wed May 14 2008
By Adam Frucci
7,309 views, 50 comments

Latest by tweak4: Just realized my "working knowledge" reference was a bit ambiguous. They should know how the instruments work, their range, , their capabilities and limitations, and what types of passages would be especially easy/difficult/ugly on a particular instrument, but they more »

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ASIMO to Conduct Yo-Yo Ma and Detroit Symphony Orchestra

It looks like there's no end to ASIMO's skills: the smart, cute robot will pick up the baton and conduct cellist Yo-Yo Ma and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra on May 13th. A robot conducting an orchestra? That's pretty amazing, we think. Honda's ASIMO and the 15-times Grammy winner musician will be performing a piece titled "Impossible Dream" to draw attention to the orchestra's nationally acclaimed music programs for Detroit youngsters. And the following day ASIMO will be doing a show for hundreds of school kids, and Yo-Yo will be leading a masterclass. We're just glad stepping up to the podium won't be a problem for ASIMO these days. [Akihabaranews]

11:00 AM on Fri Apr 25 2008
By Kit Eaton
3,050 views, 18 comments

Latest by slyseekr: I wonder if Asimo will fall again when he comes down stairs from the conductor's pulpit. more »

walking

Honda's Assisted Walking Device Makes Grandma Strut Like Asimo

Honda has developed a gadget that they say could make walking easier for the elderly and others with weak leg muscles. The aptly named Walking Assist Device is a 6 lb. motorized belt with hip sensors that gauge how much help the wearer will need. The motor then gives the wearer an appropriate boost, lengthening his or her stride enough to make walking easier on the legs. More »

11:30 AM on Tue Apr 22 2008
By Benny Goldman
6,739 views, 49 comments

Latest by n/a: Today a man wearing a Honda Assisted Walking Device fell asleep at the wheel (so to speak) and drowned when he walked into a nearby lake. We turn to Tracy at the scene: Bill, it's really strange. Sun-tanning witnesses more »

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Smarter Honda ASIMO Can Self-Charge, Avoid People, Work In Groups

When scientists in some bunker in the year 2525 are trying to determine when humanity handed over the keys to the robot overlords, December 11, 2007, may be a good date, for on this day, Honda announced it had given its ASIMO servant robots three key abilities. Here we break them down, and provide a "Future Shock" analysis of each: More »

9:40 AM on Tue Dec 11 2007
By Wilson Rothman
30,706 views, 42 comments

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Kyosho's Robo Hopper Hops into Our Faces, Pectorals and Hearts

We have just realized our lives are far from complete. Please do not be shocked, we also thought blogging for a living was the abstract definition of self-completion. Apparently not, the Robo Hopper, an RC flying robot fashioned like our lovable buddy Asimo, has made us realize we need a flying robot/astronaut toy to complete us. More »

12:10 PM on Sat Oct 20 2007
By Haroon Malik
5,843 views, 7 comments

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Honda Asimo Walking Aid For Humans: I Have One Problem With It

There isn't a whole lot of information available about this device, but it appears that Honda has developed a new type of robotic leg brace based on existing Asimo technology. Sensors on the brace pick up abnormalities in your walking stride and help correct them. Sounds great, right? Check out how well Asimo's legs work in this video before you rush to judgment. [HCRJapan via GetRobo]

5:50 PM on Fri Oct 12 2007
By Sean Fallon
5,059 views, 15 comments

Latest by bigjerm853: @ghostbusterbob: That is exactly what i thought it was....I can just see some old lady falling down she stairs, just like the robot. The bad part is, I lmao, which means I may if it really happened!!! more »

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Honda ASIMO to Return to Disneyland, Run Around and Talk Up a Storm

Honda's ASIMO (Advanced Step in Innovative Mobility) humanoid robot is back on his feet after a conspicuous face-plant late last year, and now he's returning to the stage at Disneyland, running around at nearly 4mph. Besides all that robo-sprinting, this version of ASIMO reportedly interacts a lot with a live host in the 15-minute Say Hello to Honda's ASIMO show starting August 29. It's the only permanent installation in North America where you can see Honda's robot, and now according to his makers he's more mobile and smarter than ever.
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12:00 PM on Wed Aug 29 2007
By Charlie White
4,973 views, 31 comments

Latest by thm73: Am I the only one who's thinking "I'd like to see this thing play the Wii" ? Would it be entertaining to us to see a robot being entertained? Are robots used in the production line for the Wii? more »

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How Would ASIMO Do on Dancing with the Stars?


The latest cast of the breakthrough hit, Dancing with the Stars, was recently announced and we are sad to see that our favorite dancing robot, Honda's ASIMO, did not make the cut. One of the included "stars" is Heather Mills McCartney. She has a prosthetic leg after losing her real one from an accident. So by definition she is practically a robot. Why not just go big and let ASIMO dance in the competition? More »

12:30 PM on Fri Feb 23 2007
By Travis Hudson
2,795 views, 11 comments

Latest by deadhouseplants: Man, Heather Mills McCartney is going to hop into the ring of Dancing with the Stars. Woo pee dee doo. I wonder if her dance song playlist will be anything like this... Get a Leg Up - John Cougar Mellencamp Goldigger - more »

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Adam Frucci's Robo-humpty Dance, And Four Other CES Bots In Motion


•iRobot Create bot grabs a soda, is taken for a drive with and Xbox controller
•The annual running of the Honda Asimo (top speed: 6km per hour)
•Roboquad, the spider-bot, clickety clackety
•The Elvis-bot
•Adam Frucci, Robot More »

1:30 PM on Wed Jan 10 2007
By Noah Robischon
146 views, Comment

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Honda Asimo Can Handle Stairs Like a Pro Now


Asimo, Honda's robot that they tote out at basically every single press event they're at, made his requisite appearance here at CES, and boy is he excited. Witness him run, kick a soccer ball, and handle a set of stairs without falling and smashing his face in. More »

5:31 PM on Tue Jan 9 2007
By Adam Frucci
2,090 views, 18 comments

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Honda ASIMO Vs Banana Peel...Again

Oh Noes. Not again! More »
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Honda ASIMO Vs. Slippery Stairs

FF to the 1-minute mark to see Honda's ASIMO robot tumbling down some stairs like someone in the nosebleed seats sniped him with an EMP. If you look closely, you can see its featureless mirrored face shatter on the hard floor of the stage. The Lesson: When they come to put our little meaty heads on electric spears, retreat to the second floor and wait for reinforcements.–Brian Lam More »

8:05 AM on Mon Dec 11 2006
By Brian Lam
17,665 views, 69 comments

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History of Humanoids, Part I

Honda put together an extensive history of its humanoid machines on its website, culminating in Asimo, which debuted in 2000. We're digging the group shot above, showing how the robot started off in 1986 as just a primitive pair of legs that took five seconds between steps and could only walk in a straight line. What will this lineup look like 20 years from now? – Charlie White More »

12:36 PM on Wed May 31 2006
By Charlie White
616 views, 6 comments

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Asimo Robot Can Now Fetch Coffee


Just one year after we watched Honda's Asimo humanoid robot run around and try not to trip over chairs, things are looking up for the little guy. Looks like Asimo has graduated to office work, meeting and greeting visitors and of course, fetching orange juice and coffee for visitors. Rumour has it he can also push a cart, walk straight, sideways or even backwards. Way to go, buddy! Basically, Honda has added more joints and flexibility to the robot as well as myriad technologies such as advanced sensors, image/voice recognition and other stuff Honda ultimately hopes to use in its core automotive business. I don't know how bowing deeply and bringing tuna sandwiches to a meeting is going to help with new cars, but I'll leave it to the professionals. More »

6:42 AM on Tue Dec 13 2005
By tgrumet
889 views, 6 comments

Latest by Chandru: will it fetch tea ? more »