Honda's Humanoid Robot at JAPAN! culture + hyperculture Event
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Honda (http://www.honda.com) will
demonstrate its unique robot, ASIMO, at the Kennedy Center JAPAN! culture +
hyperculture festival in Washington D.C. from Thursday, February 7 - Sunday,
February 17, 2008.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080131/LATH125)
The robot will perform live 15-minute demonstrations several times daily
throughout the festival
(http://www.kennedy-center.org/programs/festivals/07-08/japan/). Visitors will
experience the most sophisticated robotics technology and see how robots like
ASIMO will someday assist people. The free demonstrations will be held in the
Nations Gallery at the Kennedy Center.
Honda's ASIMO (Advanced Step in Innovative Mobility), the world's most
advanced humanoid robot, will demonstrate its unique technological
capabilities including the ability to walk forward and backward, climb and
descend a flight of stairs and even run nearly 4 miles per hour. Designed to
be a helper to humans, Honda continues development of humanoid robotics
technology and ASIMO is advancing closer to in-home applications.
About Honda
Honda is one of the world's leading producers of mobility products
including its diverse line-up of automobiles; motorcycles and ATVs; power
products; marine engines; personal watercraft; jet engines; and, aircraft.
Founded in Japan in 1948, Honda began operations in the U.S. in 1959 with the
establishment of American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Honda's first overseas
subsidiary.
About ASIMO
Honda engineers began developing a humanoid robot in 1986 for the purpose
of someday helping people in need. After years of research and development,
they created an advanced humanoid robot able to function in real-world
environments. ASIMO originally made its U.S. debut February 14, 2002, when it
rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange and the latest version of
ASIMO, which includes the ability to run, debuted in North America at the
Consumer Electronics Show, January 2007, in Las Vegas. ASIMO is permanently
installed in Disneyland's Innoventions attraction where the live 15-minute Say
'Hello' to Honda's ASIMO demonstration takes place several times daily in the
Honda ASIMO Theatre. The program gives visitors a glimpse into a
not-too-distant future when humanoid robots, like ASIMO, will assist humans in
their homes. Learn more about ASIMO at asimo.honda.com.
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SOURCE Honda
Alicia Jones of Honda, +1-310-781-5542, alicia_jones@ahm.honda.com
