Honda Reveals Next-Generation ASIMO - Democratic Underground

theearthisround

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Thu Dec-16-04 11:28 PM
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Honda Reveals Next-Generation ASIMO

http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,1558,1743151,00.asp?kc=ETRSS02129TX1K0000532

ASIMO is also quite a bit faster: Posture Control gives ASIMO the ability to run. With Posture Control ASIMO can bend and twist its body to maintain balance, keep its feet from slipping and not spin while in air. According to Honda, ASIMO can now run at 3km/hour, and now walks at 2.5km/hour, up from 1.6km/hour.

Autonomous Continuous Movement means that ASIMO can choose its own path to a destination should the area around it deviate from its internal map. In other words, if the cat is sleeping in a doorway, ASIMO can now move around it. ASIMO is using floor surface and visual sensors to detect obstacles, and Honda's keen on the idea that ASIMO doesn't have to stop to maneuver.

The visual sensors in the head are joined by force sensors in ASIMO's wrists. The kinesthetic sensors mean that ASIMO can now natively interract with a person that's handing it an object, shaking ASIMO's hand. ASIMO can also now step backwards or forwards when its hand is pulled or pushed.

High Quality Video:

http://world.honda.com/HDTV/ASIMO/

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MercutioATC

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Thu Dec-16-04 11:38 PM
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1. They taught the little bastard to RUN???

Hell, walking was a huge accomplishment. I'm seriously impressed!

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Wilber_Stool

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Thu Dec-16-04 11:54 PM
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2. That is eerie.

It looks like a clumsy man trying to run. Maybe more like someone with a bad back. What next?

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RubyCat

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Fri Dec-17-04 12:08 AM
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3. American industry doesn't have the research and development

Edited on Fri Dec-17-04 12:21 AM by RubyCat

budget for stuff like this. That money is earmarked for executive bonuses, golden parachutes, and the like. Maintaining American industrial competitiveness takes a back seat to living like a Roman emperor in these times.

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mom cat

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Fri Dec-17-04 12:16 AM
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4. But can it wash windows? If so, I want one....n/t

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TahitiNut

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Fri Dec-17-04 12:18 AM
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5. ASIMOv ... I, Robot?

Daneel Olivaw?

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Cinletharwi

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Fri Dec-17-04 12:20 AM
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6. Wow, they are advancing pretty quickly with ASIMO

Seems like just yesterday they taught him "hazard-avoidance" - now he can run? Wow..

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Fri Dec-17-04 12:25 AM
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7. And the US version can vote for you!

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