The document summarizes the history and development of Honda's ASIMO robot. It describes how ASIMO started as a large robot in 1986 that could not walk steadily. Through refinements, by 1991 ASIMO could walk steadily and on inclines, and by 1997 its size was reduced to 4 feet, allowing it to perform tasks like using computers. Today, ASIMO can communicate with people and is controlled through various methods. It has sensors and capabilities that allow human-like movement and interaction. The document discusses the pros and cons of robots like ASIMO.

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 Created by Honda Motor Company in
1986.
 ASIMO (Advanced Step in Innovative
Mobility).
 Started off at over six feet tall and
often feel down.
 The company was getting frustrated
with the project and almost gave up
hope.

3. HHiissttoorryy ccoonnttiinnuueedd……..
 1991 the ASIMO robot was now able to
steadily walk.
 It also developed the ability to walk on
an incline.
 By 1997 the robot was reduced in size
to 4 feet.
 This feature enabled the robot to do
activities that humans could do such as
sit at a computer, turn on a light switch,
and turn doorknobs.

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 In 2000 the robot was
introduced to the
world.
 2005 Honda
embedded a IC
communication card
that enabled the robot
to communicate with
people.

5. AASSIIMMOO’’ss MMoottiioonn……..
 The robot has soft projections on
the feet which act like toes in
human.
 Has hip, knee, foot joints and
other joints referred to as degrees
of freedom.
 Has speed sensor and gyroscope
sensor mounted on its body.
 Has floor surface sensors in the
feet and ultrasonic sensors in the
midsection.
 Has turning capabilities.

6. AASSIIMMOO’’ss SSeennsseess……..
 Uses Stereoscopic vision and a
Proprietary vision algorithm.
 Has facial recognition
capabilities.
 Has sense of touch.
 Has ultrasonic sensors to detect
surrounding objects.
 Has IC Communication cards.

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 Can be controlled by Wireless
Controllers, PC, Gestures and
Voice Commands.
 Powered by Servo Motors.
 Has 34 Servo Motors in its Body.
 Is powered by a rechargeable
51.8 volts Lithium ion battery.
 The battery is stored in the
backpack weighing 13 pounds.

8. PPrrooss CCoonnss
 It can do tedious chores
that take up a lot of
time.
 Help the elderly and
disabled.
 Can perform certain
tasks that are
dangerous to humans.
 Productivity can
increase.
 People fear that robot
will take over their job.
 Less personal
communication.
 Fear that robots will
take over human activity
.

9. CCoonncclluussiioonn……..
 In my opinion the ASIMO robot is
an amazing technological
advancement.
 This will allow people allocate their
time in a more productive manner.
 The ASIMO robot will provide a
number of positive contributions to
human beings.

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