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Honda To Introduce New Version Of Asimo Humanoid Robot

By TechTaffy Desk

HONDA ASIMO

Honda is all set to introduce a newer version of its humanoid robot Asimo on April 15. The new version of Asimo — which stands for Advanced Step in Innovative Mobility — features enhanced hand dexterity, including the ability to sign in both Japanese and American sign language, says Honda. Asimo also has the ability to run faster, climb stairs more smoothly, hop, jump, balance on one foot, and transition seamlessly between walking and running, adds the company.

The new version of Asimo is 4’3” tall, weighs 110 lbs, and is made of magnesium alloy, and plastic resin among other things. Asimo runs on a rechargeable lithium ion battery, with an approximate operating time of 40 minutes before recharging.

Honda introduced the first version of Asimo in 2000, after 14 years of research on humanoid robotics.

[Image courtesy: Honda]

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