January 2003 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Corporate Affairs & Communications asimo.honda.com
January 2003
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.Corporate Affairs & Communications
asimo.honda.com
Intelligent Walking TechnologyIntelligent Walking Technology features a predicted movement control added tothe earlier walking control technology. This new two-legged walking technologypermits more flexible walking. As a result, ASIMO now walks more smoothly andmore naturally.
When human beings walk straight ahead and start to turna corner, before commencing the turn they shift theircenter of gravity toward the inside of the turn. Thanks toIntelligent Walking Technology, ASIMO can predict its nextmovement in real time and shift its center of gravity inanticipation.
Predicted Movement Control ASIMO = Intelligent Walking Technology
The Future of�Intelligent Walking�Technology
Thanks to Intelligent Walking Technology, ASIMO canchange its walking smoothly and continuously at any time.Intelligent Walking Technology allows robots to coexist moreeasily in the human living environment. This technologicaldevelopment will allow robots of the future to work inharmony with people while avoiding obstructions on theirown.
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