Meet the new ASIMO

Tyrone77 · 8 Nov 2011 at 09:16

Do you think it knew when the lid was loose or that is was programmed to do a certain number of turns on that bottle?

Regardless this thing is insane!

gjrc · 8 Nov 2011 at 09:19

Aedus said:
Looks good, the movements are much more human-like than previously seen.

this.

especially the fingers, very dexterous...

AFK_Matrix · 8 Nov 2011 at 09:20

When Asimo can do my Ironing for me I will buy one in a heartbeat!!!

Fireskull · 8 Nov 2011 at 09:32

The way that thing runs creeps me out, that's how they will chase us when they take over!

Awesome though

mrk · 8 Nov 2011 at 09:38

Edrof said:
Give it another century and we'll be laughing!

Another 100 years? In 10 years time ASIMO will be performing every day tasks with ease.

Look at where cybernetics and robotics were and now look at where it is.

In 100 years time we'll more than likely be close to the iRobot kind of robotics. they'll also kill us all.

Jay794 · 8 Nov 2011 at 09:46

Isn't Honda a sub-company of SkyNet Systems?

teejay73 · 8 Nov 2011 at 09:53

OMG! I so want one of these.........To replace the Mrs

MooMoo444 · 8 Nov 2011 at 10:31

teejay73 said:
OMG! I so want one of these.........To replace the Mrs

Bedroom attachments sold seperately.....

teejay73 · 8 Nov 2011 at 10:36

MooMoo444 said:
Bedroom attachments sold seperately.....

Haha......Must talk in a very jennifer Anniston way too!!

Simian · 8 Nov 2011 at 10:36

I went for a Job Interview at Honda in Swindon and we got onto the subject of ASIMO and the guy said they've got a couple of the older gen models doing filing and mail office work over in the HQ in Japan!!

Still looks like a Midget in a Space Suit to me!! I call shenanigans!!!

Jono · 8 Nov 2011 at 10:37

It's a shame it still runs like it badly needs a crap. But otherwise, wow.

MooMoo444 · 8 Nov 2011 at 10:38

Simian said:
I went for a Job Interview at Honda in Swindon and we got onto the subject of ASIMO and the guy said they've got a couple of the older gen models doing filing and mail office work over in the HQ in Japan!!

That would be amazing if true but can't help but sound like hes pulling your leg

Jono · 8 Nov 2011 at 10:40

Jay794 said:
Saw this on the news this morning, looks like all the care assistant jobs are going to get replaced, closely followed by the bin men and so on

Hmmm, whilst we have the hardware almost in place, I think we're a far way off being able to program a robot to care little enough and have as little compassion for old people as most care assistants these days seem to.

teejay73 · 8 Nov 2011 at 10:54

Jono said:
Hmmm, whilst we have the hardware almost in place, I think we're a far way off being able to program a robot to care little enough and have as little compassion for old people as most care assistants these days seem to.

I think a robot could have more compassion for the Elderly than some of the care asst`s that I have seen, Some are shockingly bad at the care aspect of their role!!

Edrof · 8 Nov 2011 at 10:57

mrk said:
Another 100 years? In 10 years time ASIMO will be performing every day tasks with ease.

Look at where cybernetics and robotics were and now look at where it is.

In 100 years time we'll more than likely be close to the iRobot kind of robotics. they'll also kill us all.

These things always take longer than expected. Hell, robots in the home have been 'just around the corner' for 50 years. But anyway, the point is moot as none of us can see the future. As long as I get my fembot I'll be happy.

platypus · 8 Nov 2011 at 11:02

So cool

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Participant · 8 Nov 2011 at 11:56

Is it by chance a...pleasure model?

Subliminal Aura · 8 Nov 2011 at 12:17

1:34 Mrs Asimo is going to be ****** off when she sees the stains left by the thermos lid on the work surface

Wizzfizz · 8 Nov 2011 at 12:20

Looks awesome! Although, why does it walk/run like that? I'm guessing it's trying to imitate a human being needing a turd and there's no toilet near by.

Dr.EM · 8 Nov 2011 at 12:37

Awesome bot. They should put these to work in elderly persons homes, so they can finally enjoy those helper robots they were promised back in the 60s!