World's Inventions Extra Edition Evolving human-like robots (Nov. 8, 2011)

November 8, 2011, Wako, Japan - "Asimo," Honda's revamped human-shaped robot, poured a drink into a paper cup from Asimo," Honda's revamped human-shaped robot, poured a drink into a paper cup from a thermos during a demonstration of its significant y improved intelligence and physical ability at its research facility in Wako, outside Tokyo, on Tuesday, November 8, 2011. Asimo demonstrated its ability to walk without falling over padded bumps on the floor, run smoother and faster at 9 kilometers per hour instead of the Asimo demonstrated its ability to walk without falling overadded bumps on the floor, run smoother and faster at 9 kilometers per hour instead of the earlier 6 kph, and even distinguish the voices of three people spoken at once to figure out that one woman wanted hot coffee, another orange juice, and still another milk tea. (Photo by Natsuki Sakai/AFLO) [3615] -mis-