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07-06-2005, 07:48 PM
ASIMO goes to Disneyland


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LOS ANGELES - Mickey Mouse today welcomed ASIMO, the world's most advanced humanoid robot, to its new home in the Honda ASIMO Theater, inside California's Disneyland park.

Guests visiting the popular Innoventions attraction at the park can now see ASIMO (Advanced Step in Innovative Mobility) in an all-new live science show - Say 'Hello' to Honda's ASIMO - as part of the theme park's 50th Anniversary celebration.

Park guests will see ASIMO interact with a live host and operate in a modern home environment by using all of its unique technological capabilities, such as walking forward and backward, climbing and descending a flight of stairs and taking direction from a person. The 15-minute high-tech demonstration is designed to offer visitors a glimpse into a not-too-distant future when humanoid robots, like ASIMO, will assist humans in their homes.

"We are excited to showcase ASIMO's remarkable capabilities in Innoventions at Disneyland, where visitors gain first-hand experience with cutting-edge technologies," said Koichi Kondo, president and CEO of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "Our hope is that ASIMO will inspire young people to dream of what technology will make possible in the future."

"We are very pleased to welcome ASIMO and Honda to Disneyland as we celebrate the park's 50th anniversary. Walt Disney always looked for creative ways to showcase the latest technology to guests, so Innoventions is the perfect place to demonstrate ASIMO's advanced abilities," said Matt Ouimet, president of the Disneyland Resort.

Say 'Hello' to Honda's ASIMO shows will take place several times daily in the brand new Honda ASIMO Theater in Disneyland, the only permanent installation of ASIMO in North America. More information about ASIMO and the Say 'Hello' to Honda's ASIMO show is available at asimo.honda.com.




About Innoventions
Located in the heart of Tomorrowland at Disneyland, Innoventions continuously transforms itself to represent the ever-changing world of technology. Here, Disney celebrates the breakthroughs in science and technology that inspire us in the new millennium -- everything from exploratory medicine to personal global communications to the ultimate in home entertainment. At Innoventions, guests are entertained while they discover tomorrow's technology today through hands-on experiences that activate the imagination and renew our hope for a better tomorrow.

About ASIMO
ASIMO (Advanced Step in Innovative Mobility) is the world's most advanced humanoid robot, with the ability to climb stairs, walk forward and backward, turn smoothly without pausing, and maintain balance while walking on uneven slopes and surfaces. 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 has two arms and two hands, which ease such tasks as reaching for and grasping objects, switching lights on and off, or opening and closing doors.
ASIMO made its U.S. debut February 14, 2002, when it rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Honda Motor Co., Ltd.'s listing on the NYSE. ASIMO has since completed two national tours in which the robot was demonstrated for more than 130,000 people at top science and technology museums and engineering and computer science universities across North America.

2 June 2005

Source (http://www.honda.com.au/discover+honda/news+and+events/press+releases/asimo+goes+to+disneyland.htm)

jackosimm
11-06-2005, 03:50 PM
lol thats good, but scary! reminds me of I robot lol. Wouldnt mind havin one around the house though, think of what Honda could do to replce the rubber dole:D

|N|
11-06-2005, 03:54 PM
any vtec in there?
wats the 1/4 time for it?

blubber
10-08-2005, 05:23 PM
Ha ha I wish I had an ASIMO...

dc2dc2dc2
10-08-2005, 05:29 PM
lolz....ASIMO what a hero, his "pretending" to be friends with mickey so he can get to minnie and tap her on the side! give her a taste of vtech