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ASIMO

ASIMO by Honda is a humanoid robot with 34 DoF, advanced AI, and sensors for autonomous navigation, human interaction, and assistive tasks in education and healthcare.
Discontinued
Japan
Humanoid
2011
Specifications
Dev Doc
Website
Made by
Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
Software Type
Closed Source
Software Package
AI-driven motion control and perception algorithms. Voice recognition and natural language processing. Sensor fusion for environment mapping. Real-time adaptive locomotion planning.
Actuators
ASIMO uses electric actuators with high precision and torque to enable smooth joint movements across its 34 degrees of freedom, facilitating natural walking and manipulation.
Compiute
Onboard computing systems process sensor data and execute AI algorithms for real-time control, perception, and decision-making.
Sensors
Includes stereo cameras, ultrasonic sensors, gyroscopes, and accelerometers for comprehensive environment perception and balance control.
Max Op. time
60
mins

Robot Brief

ASIMO, developed by Honda Robotics, is one of the most iconic and advanced humanoid robots designed to assist humans in everyday tasks and environments. Standing approximately 130 cm tall and weighing around 48 kg, ASIMO was engineered to navigate complex environments with human-like agility and balance. It features 34 degrees of freedom, enabling fluid and natural movements such as walking, running, climbing stairs, and manipulating objects. ASIMO’s sophisticated sensor suite includes cameras and ultrasonic sensors for environment perception, obstacle avoidance, and human interaction. Powered by advanced AI and control systems, ASIMO can recognize faces, voices, gestures, and respond accordingly, making it suitable for roles in assistance, education, and research. Its battery life allows for about one hour of continuous operation, supporting a range of dynamic tasks. Since its introduction, ASIMO has been a benchmark in humanoid robotics, inspiring further developments worldwide.

Use Cases

ASIMO autonomously navigates indoor environments, performs tasks such as delivering objects, opening doors, and interacting with people through speech and gestures. It can recognize and respond to human commands, track faces and voices, and adapt its movements to avoid obstacles. ASIMO serves as a research platform and assistive robot, demonstrating advanced bipedal locomotion and human-robot interaction capabilities.

Industries

  • Assistance & Healthcare: Supports elderly and disabled individuals with daily tasks.
  • Education: Acts as a teaching aid and demonstration platform for robotics and AI.
  • Research & Development: Provides a testbed for advanced robotics and AI algorithms.
  • Public Engagement: Used in exhibitions and events to showcase robotics technology.
  • Customer Service: Assists in reception and information roles in public spaces.

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Specifications

Length
570
mm
Width
350
mm
Height (ResT)
mm
Height (Stand)
1300
mm
Height (Min)
mm
Height (Max)
1300
mm
Weight (With Batt.)
kg
Weight (NO Batt.)
48
kg
Max Step Height
mm
Max Slope
+/-
10
°
Op. Temp (min)
°C
Op. Temp (Max)
°C
Ingress Rating
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Intro

ASIMO stands about 130 cm tall, weighs approximately 48 kg, and has 34 degrees of freedom enabling smooth, human-like motions. It is equipped with:

  • Stereo cameras and ultrasonic sensors for 3D perception and obstacle detection
  • Advanced AI for voice recognition, face tracking, and gesture interpretation
  • Capable of walking, running (up to 6 km/h), climbing stairs, and manipulating objects
  • Battery providing roughly 1 hour of operation
  • Compact and lightweight design optimized for indoor mobility and human environments.

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Connectivity

  • WiFi (2.4 GHz)
  • Ethernet port
  • USB ports for peripherals and data transfer.

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Capabilities

  • Autonomous bipedal locomotion including walking, running, and stair climbing
  • Object recognition and manipulation with dexterous hands
  • Voice and face recognition for interactive communication
  • Obstacle detection and avoidance using multi-sensor fusion
  • Gesture recognition and response
  • Adaptive behavior in dynamic environments.

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