ASIMO the humanoid robot is the miracle of HONDA

New advancements have given ASIMO the ability to move freely in "3D" environments and navigate irregular obstacles like staircases as well as turn on the spot on slopes that demand a change in posture with every step. ASIMO can also correct its own foot placement position and body direction one step at a time, creating its specific route independently, and more efficiently. Improvements were also made to the "human interface" features, enabling ASIMO to receive voice input and guide customers (currently only in Japanese). In addition to commands from a PC, it is now possible to use voice commands to control arm and hand motions and locomotion through an on-board CPU.Using "predicted movement control" ASIMO can anticipate its next movement in real time and shift its center of gravity accordingly. ASIMO's stride can be adjusted real time using a portable controller, allowing it to walk faster or slower without requiring stored walking patterns as with its immediate predecessors P2 and P3. The first actual application for ASIMO is as an "info-tainment" host - the unit can be rented out for corporate functions and special events and utilised to welcome guests and provide them with information.