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ASIMO and Research Celebrated in Brussels

Posted by Zonk on from the science! dept.

robotsrule writes "The European Comission (Europa) is holding a public event to bring the public, especially young people, closer to the museums, laboratories and academic institutions that are doing high level research in Europe. 'European Researchers' Night' will offer several fun events such as science cafes, behind-the-scenes open house evenings at several research facilities, an X-ray laser demonstration, films, dinners, and more. The star guest of the evening is Honda's ASIMO humanoid robot. The event is scheduled for September 23, 2005 and will be held in Brussels, Belgium."

3 of 66 comments (clear)

  1. Re:Can you actually buy one? by sabernet · · Score: 3, Informative

    Asimo is a proof of concept humanoid robot with the ability to walk, run, walk backwards and move like a man in a really uncomfortable suite. He probably costs more then your car:P

  2. Any technical info on how Asimo runs? by Animats · · Score: 3, Informative
    The new, "research" ASIMO can run, unlike the older units, which are strictly walkers. There's very little detailed information on how Honda controls running, although the older algorithms for walking can be found in papers and patents.

    If anyone has solid information on this, I'd be interested in obtaining it. Thanks.

  3. Re:ASIMO and an X-Ray Laser? by whitehatlurker · · Score: 2, Informative

    Everyone welcomes robotic overlords, but why is the European Union recognising a Japanese robot at their "European researchers night"?

    --
    .. paranoid crackpot leftover from the days of Amiga.