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I've alway's been interested in robotics. I think my first sight of a robot was in "Lost in Space" the old American tv series when they aired it. I was completely hooked when I saw a pack of Cylons shooting holes in Colonials on the original series of Battlestar Galactica in the seventies and I've watched many videos and followed the course of robotic development since being on the internet.
Honda, normally known to me for making motorbikes and cars have been working in the field of advanced robotics. Their creations along with others who work in the field provide an insight into the world to come. But honda's little robot called Asimo, which seems less threatning than our childhood visions which where often tall, cluncky, loud and often depicted as a replacement to man in future wars have advanced a model they have been working on for some time.
I remember first seeing this model a few years ago and it only managed to walk at a slow pace, taking a while to climb a single step but as they've developed the model, it's really quite amazing the advancement they have made in that short time.
You can visit Honda's main web site HERE which demonstrates Asimos abilities via a selection of videos. I was amazed. And in this video (MSN), Asimo opens a screw lid jar and pours a drink. How long will it be before it's shaken and not stirred.
Do you know any other companies that are produceing robotics with the same abilities as Honda's Asimo model. If so, post a link or video that demonstrates it.
How do you think Asimo will used in the future? Already the Japanese are interested in useing such models at for example, the Fukushima disaster site, for opening valves where it would be to dangerous for humans. I personally need one to carry my rucksack over Ben Nevis this year.
Will those doomsday predictions as shown in the film Terminator come to pass or could we have that utopian society the majority of us dream of where they serve our needs?
Honda, normally known to me for making motorbikes and cars have been working in the field of advanced robotics. Their creations along with others who work in the field provide an insight into the world to come. But honda's little robot called Asimo, which seems less threatning than our childhood visions which where often tall, cluncky, loud and often depicted as a replacement to man in future wars have advanced a model they have been working on for some time.
I remember first seeing this model a few years ago and it only managed to walk at a slow pace, taking a while to climb a single step but as they've developed the model, it's really quite amazing the advancement they have made in that short time.
You can visit Honda's main web site HERE which demonstrates Asimos abilities via a selection of videos. I was amazed. And in this video (MSN), Asimo opens a screw lid jar and pours a drink. How long will it be before it's shaken and not stirred.
Do you know any other companies that are produceing robotics with the same abilities as Honda's Asimo model. If so, post a link or video that demonstrates it.
How do you think Asimo will used in the future? Already the Japanese are interested in useing such models at for example, the Fukushima disaster site, for opening valves where it would be to dangerous for humans. I personally need one to carry my rucksack over Ben Nevis this year.
Will those doomsday predictions as shown in the film Terminator come to pass or could we have that utopian society the majority of us dream of where they serve our needs?