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Honda’s Asimo robot first visited South Africa in 2006 for the then Auto Africa show; now the Japanese automaker's little humanoid will be back for the 2011 Johannesburg event.
Asimo (Advanced Step in Innovation MObility) has wowed crowds globally with its sprightly performances involving running, walking and shaking hands with audience members. The Asimo unit that will attend the Jozi show will be the 12th in a series of these sophisticated models. It is 130cm tall, weighs 54kg and can run at 6km/h or walk at up to 2.7km/h.
Posture control technology allows Asimo to maintain balance and avoid slipping while running.
CAMERA EYES
The robot can recognise people using its camera "eyes" which it also uses to navigate around obstacles. It can recognise moving pedestrians in its path and stop momentarily to allow people to cross its path.
New technology even permits it to carry a tray and put it on a table, while it can transport loads of up to 10kg by pushing a trolley.
Asimo's heart is a 51.8-volt lithium-ion battery carried in a backpack and can operate for about 40 minutes on a charge. Recharging takes three hours.
Only one person is required to control the robot through a laptop or portable computer and a wireless network.
Full list of 2011 JIMS reports.
Asimo (Advanced Step in Innovation MObility) has wowed crowds globally with its sprightly performances involving running, walking and shaking hands with audience members. The Asimo unit that will attend the Jozi show will be the 12th in a series of these sophisticated models. It is 130cm tall, weighs 54kg and can run at 6km/h or walk at up to 2.7km/h.
Posture control technology allows Asimo to maintain balance and avoid slipping while running.
CAMERA EYES
The robot can recognise people using its camera "eyes" which it also uses to navigate around obstacles. It can recognise moving pedestrians in its path and stop momentarily to allow people to cross its path.
New technology even permits it to carry a tray and put it on a table, while it can transport loads of up to 10kg by pushing a trolley.
Asimo's heart is a 51.8-volt lithium-ion battery carried in a backpack and can operate for about 40 minutes on a charge. Recharging takes three hours.
Only one person is required to control the robot through a laptop or portable computer and a wireless network.
Full list of 2011 JIMS reports.
