Yesterday, Honda Motors unveiled the latest version of its two-legged robot Asimo.
The new model has an increased number of joints in its arms and legs, giving the diminutive robot more human-like movements. Plus sensors in Asimo’s head enable it to detect and avoid obstacles.
But perhaps the biggest advancement is in speed. Asimo’s walking pace has jumped from a painfully slow 1.6 km per hour, to a rather more respectable 2.5 km. And the robot is now able to run. Clocking in with a top speed of 3 km.
Yes, a measly 3 km per hour! Even I can run faster than that. Although it has to be said that the noise from Asimo’s mechanical movements is considerably quieter than my gasping and wheezing.
Plus it looks like the little fella has substantially more success with the ladies too.
For those of you with broadband, clicking here will allow you to see footage of Asimo in action.
Brett says
Damn, that robot’s getting more action than I’ve had in a year!
alfie says
oooooooooooooooooh!!!!
Wow, it might only be 3km per hour, but the articulation is incredibly impressive.
homebru says
I don’t have broadband, so you’ll have to describe the “action”.
When we last saw our hero, he was meeting a young lady. So we assume that she is involved in this “action”. Are we talking ballroom dancing or Data comes out of Tasha’s quarters with huge grin on his face?
There was grasping, certainly, but what about tickling, stroking, “fully functional” fondling?
Most importantly, did she respect him in the morning?
Ron says
Maybe that lady likes electrical and mechanical dildos? Is that why she looks so happy to meet Mr. Metal Dick?
Cheers!
nyanko says
Heh when it runs it look like its sneaking off (the video needs some pizicatto violins for sneaky music- what a cool and cute robot.