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ASIMO Robot. Matthew Bara. Background. Developed by Honda First released in 2000 Developed as a helping robot Aids in Walk Assist Research. ASIMO Robot. Sensors and Actuators. Head sensors: Two videocameras for eyes Ultrasonic sensors Body Sensors: Force sensors in hand
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ASIMO Robot Matthew Bara
Background • Developed by Honda • First released in 2000 • Developed as a helping robot • Aids in Walk Assist Research ASIMO Robot
Sensors and Actuators • Head sensors: • Two videocameras for eyes • Ultrasonic sensors • Body Sensors: • Force sensors in hand • Area sensors in feet
Sensors and Actuators • Located in joints • Mostly servo and driver • Recent ASIMO has over 30 DOF
Control Method • Can be controlled by PC • External wireless controller • Autonomous
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eU93VmFyZbg
Application • ASIMO is not yet ready for wide release • Goal is to have ASIMO assist people
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