The World's Invention Extravaganza Evolving Humanoid Robots (February 5, 2006)

Japan: Feb. 5, 2006 TokyoHonda Motor Co., Ltd showed in public at the head office of showroom of Honda. a new ASIMO humanoid robot which features the ability to pursue key tasks in a real-life environment such as an office and an advanced level of physical capabilities. The new ASIMO achieves the enhanced ability to act in sync with people, for example, walking with a person while holding hands, A new function to carry objects. Further, the development of a "total control system" enables ASIMO to automatically perform the tasks of a receptionist or information guide and carry out delivery service. In addition, the running capability is dramatically improved, running at a speed of 6km/hour and of running in a circular pattern. photo by Kaku Kurita (Photo by Fujifotos/AFLO) [3618]