1. ASIMO Robot Matthew Bara

2. Background Developed by Honda First released in 2000 Developed as a helping robot Aids in Walk Assist Research ASIMO Robot

3. Sensors and Actuators Head sensors: Two videocameras for eyes Ultrasonic sensors Body Sensors: Force sensors in hand Area sensors in feet

4. Sensors and Actuators Located in joints Mostly servo and driver Recent ASIMO has over 30 DOF

5. Control Method Can be controlled by PC External wireless controller Autonomous

6. Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eU93VmFyZbg

7. Application ASIMO is not yet ready for wide release Goal is to have ASIMO assist people

8. Sources http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ASIMO#Specifications http://corporate.honda.com/innovation/walk-assist/ http://static.ddmcdn.com/gif/asimo-1a.jpg http://asimo.honda.com/asimo-specs/ http://science.howstuffworks.com/asimo.htm http://science.howstuffworks.com/asimo3.htm http://www.ask.com/question/how-much-does-asimo-cost