MARYSVILLE, Ohio, April 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Honda will
introduce its newest version of ASIMO, the world's most advanced
humanoid robot, to U.S. audiences on the popular nationally
syndicated talk show "LIVE with Kelly and Michael," on Tuesday, April 15, 2014. The newest version of
ASIMO will join hosts Kelly Ripa and
Michael Strahan to debut several of
its new robotic abilities.
The new version of ASIMO — which stands for Advanced
Step in Innovative Mobility — features
enhanced hand dexterity, including the ability to sign in both
Japanese and American sign language, as well as the ability to run
faster than previously, climb stairs more smoothly, hop, jump,
balance on one foot, and transition seamlessly between walking and
running, among other new and unique capabilities.
"ASIMO was designed to help those in society who need
assistance, and Honda believes that these improvements in ASIMO
bring us another step closer to our ultimate goal of being able to
help all kinds of people in need," said Satoshi Shigemi, Senior Chief Engineer with
Honda R&D Co., Ltd. in Japan,
responsible for humanoid robotics.
Following the broadcast on "LIVE with Kelly and Michael," ASIMO
will demonstrate its new capabilities for national technology and
science media in New York.
About ASIMO
Honda introduced the first version of ASIMO, the world's most
advanced, bi-pedal humanoid robot, in 2000, after 14 years of
research on humanoid robotics. Honda created ASIMO to help people
and society, to create a helpmate for humans requiring assistance
with their daily lives.
The small, lightweight robot is designed to operate fluidly in a
human environment, and is capable of walking, running, climbing and
descending stairs, avoiding objects, and recognizing human faces,
among other skills.
The new version of ASIMO is 4'3'' tall (130 cm), weighs 110 lbs
(50 kg), and is made of magnesium alloy, plastic resin and other
materials. ASIMO runs on a rechargeable lithium ion battery, with
an approximate operating time of 40 minutes before recharging.
Previous versions of ASIMO have entertained people around
the United States, while
showcasing its innovative technology, including ringing the opening
bell on the New York Stock Exchange, conducting the Detroit
Symphony Orchestra, walking the red carpet at a Hollywood movie premiere, and appearing in
regular performances at Disneyland.
About Honda
Honda established operations in America in 1959, and now employs
more than 26,000 associates in its U.S. sales, R&D and
manufacturing operations with a capital investment of more than
$12.5 billion.
Based on its longstanding commitment to "build products close to
the customer" Honda operates 14 major manufacturing facilities in
North America, producing a wide
range of Honda and Acura automobiles, automobile engines and
transmissions, Honda all-terrain vehicles, and power equipment
products such as lawn mowers, mini-tillers and general purpose
engines, using domestic and globally sourced parts.
Seven Honda auto plants in the region, including four in the
U.S., have the capacity to produce 1.92 million automobiles each
year. In 2013, nearly 95 percent of the Honda and Acura
automobiles sold in the U.S. were produced in North America.
Honda operates major research and development centers in the
U.S. that fully design, develop and engineer many of the products
Honda produces in North
America.
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