Honda Motor Co., Ltd. on Nov. 8, 2011 unveiled an all-new ASIMO humanoid robot newly equipped with the world’s first1 autonomous behavior control technology. With a further advance in autonomy, the all-new ASIMO can now continue moving without being controlled by an operator. Moreover, with significantly improved intelligence and the physical ability to adapt to situations, ASIMO took another step closer to practical use in an office or a public space where many people come and go.
WHY CREATE A HUMANOID ROBOT? The dream sounds simple. Design a robot that can duplicate the complexities of human motion and genuinely help people. An easy task? Not at all.
ASIMO took more than two decades of persistent study, research, and trial and error before Honda engineers achieved their dream of creating an advanced humanoid robot.
ASIMO took more than two decades of persistent study, research, and trial and error before Honda engineers achieved their dream of creating an advanced humanoid robot.
THE PAST
In 1986, Honda engineers set out to create a walking robot. Early models (E1, E2, E3) focused on developing legs that could simulate the walk of a human. The next series of models (E4, E5, E6) were focused on walk stabilization and stair climbing. Next, a head, body and arms were added to the robot to improve balance and add functionality. Honda’s first humanoid robot, P1 was rather rugged at 6’ 2” tall, and 386 lbs. P2 improved with a more friendly design, improved walking, stair climbing/descending, and wireless automatic movements. The P3 model was even more compact, standing 5’ 2” tall and weighing 287 lbs.
THE PRESENT
ASIMO is the culmination of two decades of humanoid robotics research by Honda engineers. ASIMO can run, walk on uneven slopes and surfaces, turn smoothly, climb stairs, and reach for and grasp objects. ASIMO can also comprehend and respond to simple voice commands. ASIMO has the ability to recognize the face of a select group of individuals. Using its camera eyes, ASIMO can map its environment and register stationary objects. ASIMO can also avoid moving obstacles as it moves through its environment.
THE FUTURE
As development continues on ASIMO, today Honda demonstrates ASIMO around the world to encourage and inspire young students to study the sciences. And in the future, ASIMO may serve as another set of eyes, ears, hands and legs for all kinds of people in need. Someday ASIMO might help with important tasks like assisting the elderly or a person confined to a bed or a wheelchair. ASIMO might also perform certain tasks that are dangerous to humans, such as fighting fires or cleaning up toxic spills.
SPECIFICATION
| HEIGHT | 4 ft 3in (130 cm) |
| WEIGHT | 119 pounds (54 kg) |
| WALKING SPEED | 1.7 mph (2.7 km/hour) |
| RUNNING SPEED | 3.7 mph (6 km/hour) |
| WALKING CYCLE | Cycle Adjustable, Stride Adjustable |
| GRASPING FORCE | 0.5 kg/hand (5 finger hand) |
| ACTUATOR | Servomotor+Harmonic Speed Reducer+Drive Unit |
| CONTROL UNIT | Walk/Operating Control Unit, Wireless Transmission Unit |
| SENSORS: FOOT | 6-axis Foot Area Sensor |
| SENSORS: TORSO | Gyroscope & Acceleration Sensor |
| POWER | Rechargeable 51.8V Lithium Ion Battery |
| OPERATING TIME: | 1 hour |
| OPERATION | Workstation and Portable Controller |
OFFICIAL VIDEO
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