China’s push into humanoid robots is accelerating, with domestic firms shipping more units and iterating faster than U.S.

Not a lot of people know this, but Honda was actually experimenting with humanoid robots as far back as the mid-1980s. They were kind of like boxes full of circuitry on legs that became more and more ...

Honda recently debuted its new ASIMO robot at the International Auto Show in NYC. The space-ready-looking robot measures 4 ft. 3 inches tall, weighs 110 lbs, and can greet you by shaking your hand ...

TOKYO – Honda’s humanoid robot, which can be started up in four minutes, is to be a receptionist at IBM Japan. Honda has refined its human robot “Asimo” to gracefully walk down stairs, respond to ...

WAKO, Japan - Honda's human-shaped robot can now run faster, balance itself on uneven surfaces, hop on one foot and pour a drink. Some of its technology may even be used to help out with clean-up ...

Honda is working on a more robust ASIMO that could be deployed in a disaster to keep people out of harm's way. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens in a new window) Share on ...

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The Asimo name returns as an original vehicle operating system developed in-house by Honda, set for use in the new 0 Series EVs. Long before there was Optimus, there was Asimo. Not a lot of people ...