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  1. December 16th, 2004 03:41 PM #1
    Zyth
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    Asimo, the honda robot

    This thing rocks, and while I cannot help remembering Asimovs 'I, Robot' while looking at this thing, it does remain remarkably cool.

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/4098201.stm

    "The aim is to develop a robot that can help people in their daily lives," said a Honda spokesman.

    Its makers claim that it is almost four times as fast as Sony's Qrio, which became the first robot to run last year.
    It can:

    Recognise moving objects
    Follow movements
    Greet people
    Recognise and respond to 50 different Japanese phrases
    Come when beckoned
    Walk up and down stairs
    Also, have a look for the video of it, http://www.world.honda.com/HDTV/ASIMO/
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  2. December 16th, 2004 05:54 PM #2
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    You should see the thing in person and in action! It is awesome and I am not just saying that because I happen to work for Honda either!!!
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  3. December 17th, 2004 05:10 AM #3
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    Saw this on "Tommorows World" ohhhh years ago, but its realy come on since then hasnt it!

    Reminds me of the advert from Honda (it is Honda isnt it?)with the "Dancing Transforming Car"

    Brilliant !!
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  4. December 19th, 2004 09:53 AM #4
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    They had the ASIMO on tv here about a week ago, at some big Japanise Honda launch.

    Had two of the robots dancing away to Japanise pop music, was the funniest but also one of the cutest things I have ever seen!

    Any idea when the commerical model will be released roughly, and also how much?

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  5. December 19th, 2004 02:51 PM #5
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    They say there won't be a commercial model - and because of the cost of investment in technology - probably millions.
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  6. December 20th, 2004 04:37 AM #6
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    Ahhh, the TV advert i was on about is for Citreon....er citroen....the french car/rust buckets.
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    He who has travelled can tell what spirit governs the men he meets"

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