Honda ASIMO
Honda Motor CompanyPioneering bipedal humanoid that advanced locomotion research for two decades
About Honda ASIMO
ASIMO (Advanced Step in Innovative Mobility) represented the pinnacle of Honda's humanoid program from 2000-2018. Final version stood 130 cm tall, weighed 48 kg (down from 130 kg P3 predecessor), achieved 9 km/h running speed, and featured 57 degrees of freedom. Key innovations: predicted movement control (shifting center of gravity preemptively), high-level postural balancing (leg extension to maintain balance), and autonomous behavior generation (make predictions without operator control). ASIMO could walk stairs, run, kick soccer balls, serve drinks, and recognize faces/voices. Though never commercialized, ASIMO inspired global humanoid development and showcased Honda's engineering excellence before retirement.
PROS
- + Pioneered bipedal running and advanced balancing technology
- + high degree of mobility (57 DOF)
- + autonomous decision-making capabilities
- + iconic symbol for inspiring STEM and robotics interest
- + advanced coordination (e.g.
- + pouring drinks
- + using sign language)
CONS
- - Officially retired and development ceased
- - never commercially available for purchase
- - technology is now superseded by newer humanoid robots
Use Cases
Quick Specs
- Type
- Humanoid
- Market
- Research
- Availability
- Discontinued
