Honda's ASIMO

Honda's first humanoid robot, ASIMO (Advanced Step In Innovative Mobility), will be paying Malaysia a visit in November to showcase its latest abilities, such as running, gripping objects and recognizing humans.

The new generation ASMO with new technologies bringing it to a higher level of mobility that 'will enable ASIMO to function in human society'. It now has more advanced walking technology, wider arm operating parameters, is easier to operate and more agile. 'Born' on Octorber 31,2000, ASIMO stands at 1.3 metres tall and weighs 54kg.

"ASIMO is the result fo the vision of Honda engineers and Honda's Challenging Spirit. After 22 years of research and development, ASIMO can now recognise objects, comprehend and respond to voice commands and even identif faces,' said Honda Malaysia MD and CEO, Atsushi Fujimoto.

In conjuction with the visit, Honda Malaysia is organising the 'ASIMO Inspiring Dreams Contest' from 13th Octorber to 2nd November. The contest requires contestants to tell how ASIMO inspires them and their dreams for ASIMO in the future. Log on to www.honda.com.my/asimo and answer two simple questions to win limited edition ASIMO merchandise. Winnders will also be invited to a special ASIMO preview, whereby one lucky winner will have te oppurtunity of a lifetime to be served by ASIMO.