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Honda’s ASIMO humanoid robot continues to thrill

March 9th, 2010 12:58pm Lee J. No comments

Honda ASIMO humanoid robot continues to thrill

We’ve been fascinated by Honda’s incredible ASIMO humanoid robot project, and find its tantalising glimpse of the future irresistible. We want one!

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Honda’s Asimo robot turns 9. Shakes a leg.

November 11th, 2009 12:00pm mike s No comments

Honda's Asimo robot turns 9. Shakes a leg.Honda’s groundbreaking robot Asimo has now reached its ninth birthday, and to celebrate a party was thrown at their Japanese headquarters, with 200 guests invited from around the world (I guess our invite must have got caught up in the postal strike).

The latest version of the world’s first commercial robot is seen cutting a rug with a human dance performer and, frankly, comes over by far the better mover.

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Honda U3-X mobility device

September 24th, 2009 12:17pm mike s 2 comments

Meet the Honda U3-X, the curious new personal mobility device from the Japanese car maker.

Honda U3-X Personal Mobility Device

Looking more like a mutant stereo than a funky new transporter, the one-person unicycle-like scooter is designed for pootling around the office, getting around the house (who lives in a house that big?!)  and for scooting along pavements, while laughing and pointing and sweaty walkers.

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