There are sensors that assist in autonomous navigation. ASIMO responds to questions by nodding or providing a verbal answer in different languages and can recognize approximately 10 different faces and address them by name. This allows the robot to face a person when spoken to or look towards a sound. ASIMO is able to respond to its name and recognizes sounds associated with a falling object or collision. ASIMO's ability to distinguish between voices and other sounds allows it to identify its companions. The robot interprets voice commands and human gestures, enabling it to recognize when a handshake is offered or when a person waves or points, and then respond accordingly.
This feature allows ASIMO to follow or face a person when approached. The robot can detect the movements of multiple objects by using visual information captured by two camera "eyes" in its head and also determine distance and direction. Abilities ĪSIMO has the ability to recognize moving objects, postures, gestures, its surrounding environment, sounds and faces, which enables it to interact with humans. The computer that controls ASIMO's movement is housed in the robot's waist area and can be controlled by a PC, wireless controller, or voice commands. ASIMO has a three-dimensional computer processor that was created by Honda and consists of a three stacked die, a processor, a signal converter and memory. Switching from a nickel metal hydride in 2004 increased the amount of time ASIMO can operate before recharging. ASIMO is powered by a rechargeable 51.8 V lithium-ion battery with an operating time of one hour. Research conducted by Honda found that the ideal height for a mobility assistant robot was between 120 cm and the height of an average adult, which is conducive to operating door knobs and light switches. Form ĪSIMO stands 130 cm (4 ft 3 in) tall and weighs 54 kg (119 lb). In 2018, Honda ceased the commercial development of ASIMO, although it will continue to be developed as a research platform and make public appearances. ASIMO is pronounced as 'ashimo' and means 'also legs'.
The Japanese word Asi also stands for 'leg' and Mo for 'mobility'. ASIMO is an acronym which stands for Advanced Step in Innovative Mobility. Development began at Honda's Wako Fundamental Technical Research Center in Japan in 1999 and ASIMO was unveiled in October 2000. On the E- and P-series led to the creation of ASIMO.
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This was followed by the Honda P series of robots produced from 1993 through 1997. E0 was the first bipedal (two-legged) model produced as part of the Honda E series, which was an early experimental line of self-regulating, humanoid walking robot with wireless movements created between 19. It was the company's goal to create a walking robot. Honda began developing humanoid robots in the 1980s, including several prototypes that preceded ASIMO.