Asismo
 

Just seen this on TV.

I cannot belive that we are this advansed.

Its the latest 2 leg robot.

55 million it cost to make.

http://www.gizmohighway.com/pages/technology/asimo.htm

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The world's most advanced humanoid robot launched a North American tour recently with a demonstration for science students in midtown Manhattan. The "Say Hello to ASIMO" North American Educational Tour, destined for major cities across the country, will introduce the public to ASIMO and encourage students to study robotics and science.

ASIMO made its U.S. debut February 14, 2002, when it rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Honda Motor Co., Ltd.'s listing on the NYSE.

ASIMO (Advanced Step in Innovative MObility) was developed by Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Honda engineers began developing a humanoid robot in 1986. ASIMO was created for the purpose of someday helping people in need. ASIMO can walk forward and backward, turn smoothly without pausing, climb stairs and maintain balance while walking on uneven slopes and surfaces. ASIMO has two arms and two hands, which ease such tasks as reaching for and grasping objects, switching lights on and off or opening and closing doors.

Honda engineers created an advanced humanoid robot able to function in real-world environments after more than 16 years of research and development. ASIMO began as a dream for Honda engineers, but all engineering starts with basic science. We believe that people who are interested and engaged in the study of science from a young age will be inspired to pursue their own dreams.

ASIMO is constantly being refined, some recent enhancements to the Japanese version lets ASIMO recognise up to 10 different pre-registered people he can then greet them by name and communicating messages to them. ASIMO can also recognise postures and gestures like recognize an indicated location and move to that location, shake a person's hand when a handshake is offered and respond to a wave by waving back.