Robots Podcast: Advances in Bipedal Locomotion - Robots.net

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:35:05 GMT

Robots Podcast: Advances in Bipedal Locomotion Robots.net Ramamoorthy tells us about the recent advances in humanoid bipedal walking illustrated by Petman and the latest version of Asimo. In particular, we look at the history of the field with work from Mark Raibert, Russ Tedrake andDaniel Koditschek and how ...

Stumble Around Like One Of Those Dumb Helper Bots With The ASIMO Costume - Gizmodo Australia

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:02:29 GMT

Stumble Around Like One Of Those Dumb Helper Bots With The ASIMO Costume Gizmodo Australia Sure, we all laugh when Honda's ASIMO robot trips and falls, but walking around in plasic armour can't be that easy. Don't believe me? This ridiculous ASIMO costume will let you experience it for yourself. It's available from the Japan Trend Shop for ... and more »

Stumble Around Like One of Those Dumb Helper Bots With the ASIMO Costume - Gizmodo

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 03:40:15 GMT

Stumble Around Like One of Those Dumb Helper Bots With the ASIMO Costume Gizmodo Sure, we all laugh when Honda's ASIMO robot trips and falls, but walking around in plasic armor can't be that easy. Don't believe me? This ridiculous ASIMO costume will let you experience it for yourself. It's available from the Japan Trend Shop for ... and more »

'Robot & Frank' asks: What if Asimo were your nurse? - CNET

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:43:36 GMT

'Robot & Frank' asks: What if Asimo were your nurse? CNET Certainly not Frank, a cranky ex-thief who finds himself in the unwanted care of an Asimo-esque robot nurse in the independent movie "Robot & Frank." The Jake Schreier-helmed feature just premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and won over critics ... and more »

ASIMO chief arrested on DUI charge in Tochigi - The Japan Times

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 23:51:13 GMT

ASIMO chief arrested on DUI charge in Tochigi The Japan Times s ASIMO robot has been arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol in Tochigi Prefecture, police said Sunday. Masato Hirose, 55, executive chief engineer at Honda R&D Co., the automaker's research arm, was arrested Saturday night after failing ... and more »

Sundance 2012: Four clips from Frank Langella's sci-fi heartwarmer 'Robot and ... - Entertainment Weekly

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 09:05:44 GMT

Sundance 2012: Four clips from Frank Langella's sci-fi heartwarmer 'Robot and ... Entertainment Weekly (The robot is voiced by Peter Sarsgaard, with Hal 9000 coolness, and a physique akin to Honda's Asimo.) EW presents four clips from the indie movie, which immediately attracted a frenzy of studio buyers after the debut. Click through to watch, ... and more »

Skilled robots set to infiltrate schools and military - The National

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:03:45 GMT

The National

Skilled robots set to infiltrate schools and military The National Honda's humanoid robot Asimo serves tea to Honda employees. The latest model of the robot can run at a speed of 9kph. Humanoid robots serving mankind's every need have long been a staple of science fiction. But fiction is rapidly becoming reality, ... and more »

Domestic robots failed to ride to rescue after No. 1 plant blew - The Japan Times

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 23:53:00 GMT

The Japan Times

Domestic robots failed to ride to rescue after No. 1 plant blew The Japan Times s Asimo humanoid, weren't sent to the power plant to assist firefighters and workers trying to bring the crippled reactors under control. In the early stages of the nuclear crisis, many people actually sent messages to the Asimo Twitter account run by ... and more »

Honda's Asimo: Glorious journey of the most advanced robot! - Vision Systems Design

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 23:39:54 GMT

Honda's Asimo: Glorious journey of the most advanced robot! Vision Systems Design But if any humanoid robot comes close in allusion to that long held fan fueled dream, it must be Honda's very own ASIMO. Short for Advanced Step in Innovative MObility, the Asimo is the evolutionary brainchild of Honda scientists.

Mimbo the iPhone Robot Mimics Your Emotions - Mashable

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:34:29 GMT

Mimbo the iPhone Robot Mimics Your Emotions Mashable Interested in robotics, but building a robot seems too complex and you can't afford an Asimo? The folks at Instructables have a solution: Mimbo, a simple, iPhone-based robot in a cardboard body that mimics your facial expressions. and more »