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Photos: Asimo learns new tricks

Honda's humanoid robot, Asimo, now can handle simple office tasks.

Tags: Robots, Asimo, Honda Motor Co., robot

Image galleries 2005-12-13

Photos: Asimo learns new tricks

Honda's humanoid robot, Asimo, now can handle simple office tasks.

Tags: Robots, Asimo, Honda Motor Co., robot

Image galleries 2005-12-13

Photos: Asimo learns new tricks

Honda's humanoid robot, Asimo, now can handle simple office tasks.

Tags: Robots, Asimo, Honda Motor Co., robot

Image galleries 2005-12-13

Invasion of the robots

Invasion of the robotsI have a Roomba Pro EliteAnd it is the no-sh*t coolest thing I've bought in a long time. Not only does it work it's fun to watch. It doesn't like anything wet, but outside that the Roomba side of the house is always cleaner. ...

Tags: Robots, robot, Asimo

Discussion threads 2004-03-10

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Honda demonstrates prototype walking assist devices

Honda demonstrates prototype walking assist devicesNot there YetMy grandmother is 99, will be 100 in July 09 (Yay G'ma!) and she's like many elderly, using a walker not just for 'stability' but more importantly for balance and support. She actually supports part of her weight with her arms when using...

Tags: grandmother, Honda Motor Co.

Discussion threads 2009-04-15

Honda demonstrates prototype walking assist devices

Honda is demonstrating its prototype walking assist devices for the first time in the U.S. as part of a technical exhibition at the 2009 Society of Automotive Engineers World Congress at Detroit’s Cobo Center from April 20 to 23. Intended to support walking for the elderly and...

Tags: Device, Honda Motor Co., Leg Muscle, Robots, Emerging Technologies, Andrew Nusca

Blog posts 2009-04-14

Honda's robotics foray continues: Unveils 'walking assist device'

A bit off topic, but pretty neat nonetheless: Honda has rolled out its second experimental walking device. The contraption is for folks that can walk, but have trouble supporting their weight. Given all those Baby Boomers will be hitting retirement age in droves Honda may find a market. ...

Tags: Robotics, Honda Motor Co., Contraption, Robots, Engineering, Emerging Technologies, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-11-07

Cicerobot, your next museum guide

In a brief article, ANSA reports about a robot which will guide visitors in the Agrigento museum in Sicily. Cicerobot is 1.5-meter high and is equipped with wheels, a keyboard, a monitor, video camera and sensors. As many objects in this archaeological museum are very old and precious, a special...

Tags: robot, Cicerobot

Blog posts 2006-03-22

Sony's robot finds focus with third eye

Sony's robot finds focus with third eyeRE: Who cares? Won't be able to trust the robot either.Yeah, it'll probably load a rootkit/trojan on your PC while you are out. Probably kick the dog too!Who cares? Won't be able to trust the robot either.Sony has made it abundantly clear that...

Tags: Robots, Rootkits, robot, Sony Corp.

Discussion threads 2005-12-16

Honda's robot ready for office chores

Honda's robot ready for office choresWhat about cost?It wasn't mentioned in the article. I remeber reading that it wasn't important who made the first viable robot, but rather who could produce them inexpensively in volume. Henry Ford didn't invent the car. He invented the assembly line needed to produce cars...

Tags: Robots, Honda Motor Co., assembly line, robot, office chore, manufacturing

Discussion threads 2005-12-13

FAQ: Keeping pace with robots

The RoboNexus confab and a desert road race should help everyone get more up-to-speed. The robots are among us, but they're not exactly the stuff of science fiction. At least, not yet. Every week seems to bring a new report of a robot taking up a...

Tags: Robo-jockeys, Rust Belt, Robots, Emerging Technologies, Jonathan Skillings, Technology News

News items 2005-10-05

2001: The year of the robot

A British company unveiled a robot dog to rival AIBO, Fujitsu went open source with its android and the Japanese government vowed to invest more in robotics. A British company unveiled a robot dog to rival AIBO, Fujitsu went open source with its android and the Japanese government vowed...

Tags: Sony Aibo, Robotics, AIBO ERS-220, Robots, Emerging Technologies, Graeme Wearden, Technology News

News items 2001-12-28