Humanoid Robot Asimo Retires [Video]

Going beyond being an automotive manufacturer, Japan-based Honda introduced the first model of its legendary human robot named ‘Asimo’ to the whole world 22 years ago. Asimo, which draws attention with its ability to walk on two legs, was shown with seven different improved versions in the following years.

As humanoid robot technologies evolve to an unbelievable point day by day, sad news came from Asimo today. The Asimo robot, which Honda stopped developing in 2018, has been retired. Asimo performed the last of the shows that he continued to perform throughout his life.

Asimo’s last show:

Asimo danced in his show at Honda’s headquarters in Tokyo, He showed off his football skills, used sign language with his five fingers, served coffee and showcased many of his talents for the last time. Honda has announced that it will continue to exhibit Asimo in its museum, even if it ends the shows of its famous robot.

130 centimeters tall and 48 kilograms in weight, Asimo looked like an astronaut with a bag on his back. Asimo, one of the robots with the closest mobility to humans, could run at a speed of up to 9 kilometers per hour. The robot could speak both English and Japanese.