Asimo
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Thu 2006/12/14 21:22
ASIMO has been seen in comercials and makes the odd appearance on variety shows and at events..
You can even download screensavers and wallpaper of ASIMO at Honda’s official site.
Now watch that ASIMO fall down a bunch of stairs in front of a screen which says “HONDA – Power of Dreams”!
The best bit is when staff run on stage and try to cover up Asimo with a screen. The audience must have had a good laugh ^o^
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Jo in Houston, Tx
Maybe Asimo should've watched where he was going instead of addressing the crowd.
(ID #42128) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:11
Kikimaru in Dundalk
Ooooh... silly robot! Asimo must've become suicidal; now its makers will put it down. Or make it a companion ;)
(ID #42129) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:11
Chopper Dave in Medford, Oregon
I think the stairs were at too steep an angle...by the time the robot came up to step its knee was up as high as it could go and was suddenly supporting the entire weight on its own...dont blame Asimo! Blame poor stage designers! T.T Rest in peace Asimo!
(ID #42130) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:11
Red October in Elk Grove, CA USA
Does Asimo has VTEC build in? Haa haa haa!
(ID #42131) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:11
berNERD in Philippines
when i was in manila for 3 days back in august, there was a demo of Asimo at Glorrieta. i didn't bother to watch. i was pre occupied with the Honda WOW. http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c99/juice1026/manila/DSC09600.jpg
(ID #42132) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:11
Brent aka Demacrez in Hyrule (I wish XP)
Lol. I was having a good laugh with that. Too bad for ASIMO, he should have watched where he was going; steep steps are always a hazard to anyone even robots. XD
(ID #42133) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:11
Jason Lee in NJ,USA
Sony's QRIO owns this pos!!!! it looks so much nicer than the asimo too... ewww asimo... maybe im just a sony supporter but does anyone agree with me? QRIO > ASIMO? yes? hehe
(ID #42134) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:11
xjaymanx in vegas, baby!
hmmm, that screen is indeed odd, wouldn't they just carry him away?... no way! could it be? could they be hiding kenny baker? warwick davis?
(ID #42136) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:11
Great, flash movies! ^_- Ooooooooh, Asimo fall down, go boom! ^^; Yes, the staff trying to cover it up is the funniest part. A little like a cat falling off a chair and then looking around as if saying, "You didn't see that". Sorry for being confusing yesterday. Everything doesn't feel bunched up with the new header. ^^; I often learn from reading comments, so I hate to see you delete them. Then again, maybe it saves space if you remove older comments... Thank you, I usually use the hide/show switch when I look through older post.
(ID #42137) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:11
Michael in KL, Malaysia
I've seen Asimo demonstrate the "stairs climbing" act in my country before. He sucessfully climbed the stairs, but he was looking to the front, not like in this video he looked to the right. Asimo is 52kg heavy, it's not easy to pick it up without helps from few guys.
(ID #42139) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:11
ricky in providence, ri, usa
i for one welcome our new robot overlords, at least we know their weakness.... STAIRS!!!
(ID #42141) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:11
Huk in SG
Human Being is in a constant state of balancing act using the entire body. The fall can be attributed to the lack of spine to enhance balancing, and the lack of toes for firmer grips.
(ID #42142) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:11
Huk in SG
Forgot to say this, the clip does reminded me of how Robocop escaped from ED209 in the first Robocop movie.
(ID #42143) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:11
Windbell in Singapore
Cast a model but make it anime figurine-like (moe) That would allow Honda to make some quick money :p
(ID #42146) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:11
marvin
Production Cost for Asimo $1,000,000.00; cost of rickety stairs $95.00; camcorder $795.00; taking a video of Asimo falling down the stairs... absolutely priceless! ^^
(ID #42148) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:11
marvin
btw Danny, I just realized that you changed the header. although I personally liked the old one better, the new one does make it look cleaner and a lot less heavy. I guess it just probably needs a bit of getting use to. ^^
(ID #42149) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:11
BeLe in Cebu, Philippines
Priceless indeed! heheh... Just goes to show you that there's still a long way before anybody can perfect robot technology. heheh
(ID #42151) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:11
Soma in Paris, Fr
It's weird, but i feel very sad. It's like I saw a kid falling down. Does my feelings consider a robot and a human kid on the same level ? Weird...
(ID #42152) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:11
Soma in Paris, Fr
About the unrelated poll. I put also the comments on my blog's homepage. I think it pushes the reader to comment or react.
(ID #42153) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:11
David -M- in France, Strasbourg
Lol, the girl continue to speak very calm, *nothing happened* it's so funny.
(ID #42154) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:11
S.D. in N.Y.C.
Not sure it counts as a Cyborg, but it is an interesting robot. About the Comments: I personally prefer them in the Post itself, but frankly your "Latest Posts" on the left works just as well. ;)
(ID #42157) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:11
Magius in The Sun
Interesting, from the video it seems his right knee failed... it just gave out under him. Ah well, no biggie, considering how difficult it was to get robots to walk unaided, a few falls here and there is to be expected. Lol.
(ID #42158) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:11
KCA in hanoi
i really prefer the blog in grey but hrrr... the header !? It was better with curved shape. But this is just my own and I opinion ^^
(ID #42159) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:11
Boris in Maryland, USA
hahah that is funny, ahh the future is going to be great, well maybe this reasures us that Cyborgs and Robots will not take over the world hahahah :-) if they can't take care of simple stairs lol
(ID #42168) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:11
Mr. Boy in GraceLand
Please!!! Danny or some one translate what ASIMO was saying as he climbed the stairs??? I have a feeling it will add to the entertainment value of the video. P.S. Loved the HDTV thing with the french guy by the way!!!
(ID #42176) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:11
Wildarmsheero in Spaaaaace
I would like to see what happens if Asimo gets his hands on a weapon of some sort...
(ID #42203) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:11
D_Blade in Montie, Can.
Ah, poor Asimo. He(?) is such a klutz right now, and doesn't even have a function to get up by himself. Maybe he would have a brilliant career as a comedian/clown. ... Huh, it's not Honda's objectives? (Just kidding) I'm kind of sure the engineers were a bit depressed/crazy after witnessing that... It's a bit like a failed rocket launch after all. And Danny, I think that things are just great the way they are now. The new header gives such a lighter feel to the site, and I don't think posts should be moved somewhere else. Please don't change anything! Just keep updating us with crazy events or merchandise from Japan! You're doing a great job, keep it up!! -People, don't forget to vote!- ;)
(ID #42219) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:11
hyp3r in St. Louis, MO USA
That has got to be one of the funniest things I have ever seen. It must have been seriously awkward/embarrassing. I wonder if they even bothered to continue the demonstration? It sounded like it cracked his face up real bad.
(ID #42249) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:11
Game Designer
(-n-) The show teach us a really good lesson: "Watch your steps!!!" Well, that crash~! broke my heart. I mean it feels like I anciently figure and I breaks So guys, watch your steps whenever you walk!
(ID #66976) Posted on 2007/12/14 23:08
Poor Asimo it fell. I hope to see one day that android/robot would be as human as possible.
(ID #66987) Posted on 2007/12/15 06:25
Part trooper, part santa, 100% loser
LOL, it fell... "Asimo is very helpful, it is made from the newest technology and won't fall from walkin-" *Asimo falls*
(ID #70970) Posted on 2008/01/29 16:20
Jo in Houston, Tx
Maybe Asimo should've watched where he was going instead of addressing the crowd.
(ID #84132) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:00
Kikimaru in Dundalk
Ooooh... silly robot! Asimo must've become suicidal; now its makers will put it down. Or make it a companion ;)
(ID #84133) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:00
Chopper Dave in Medford, Oregon
I think the stairs were at too steep an angle...by the time the robot came up to step its knee was up as high as it could go and was suddenly supporting the entire weight on its own...dont blame Asimo! Blame poor stage designers! T.T Rest in peace Asimo!
(ID #84134) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:00
Red October in Elk Grove, CA USA
Does Asimo has VTEC build in? Haa haa haa!
(ID #84135) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:00
berNERD in Philippines
when i was in manila for 3 days back in august, there was a demo of Asimo at Glorrieta. i didn't bother to watch. i was pre occupied with the Honda WOW. http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c99/juice1026/manila/DSC09600.jpg
(ID #84136) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:00
Brent aka Demacrez in Hyrule (I wish XP)
Lol. I was having a good laugh with that. Too bad for ASIMO, he should have watched where he was going; steep steps are always a hazard to anyone even robots. XD
(ID #84137) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:00
Jason Lee in NJ,USA
Sony's QRIO owns this pos!!!! it looks so much nicer than the asimo too... ewww asimo... maybe im just a sony supporter but does anyone agree with me? QRIO > ASIMO? yes? hehe
(ID #84138) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:00
xjaymanx in vegas, baby!
hmmm, that screen is indeed odd, wouldn't they just carry him away?... no way! could it be? could they be hiding kenny baker? warwick davis?
(ID #84140) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:00
Great, flash movies! ^_- Ooooooooh, Asimo fall down, go boom! ^^; Yes, the staff trying to cover it up is the funniest part. A little like a cat falling off a chair and then looking around as if saying, "You didn't see that". Sorry for being confusing yesterday. Everything doesn't feel bunched up with the new header. ^^; I often learn from reading comments, so I hate to see you delete them. Then again, maybe it saves space if you remove older comments... Thank you, I usually use the hide/show switch when I look through older post.
(ID #84141) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:00
Michael in KL, Malaysia
I've seen Asimo demonstrate the "stairs climbing" act in my country before. He sucessfully climbed the stairs, but he was looking to the front, not like in this video he looked to the right. Asimo is 52kg heavy, it's not easy to pick it up without helps from few guys.
(ID #84143) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:00
ricky in providence, ri, usa
i for one welcome our new robot overlords, at least we know their weakness.... STAIRS!!!
(ID #84145) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:00
Huk in SG
Human Being is in a constant state of balancing act using the entire body. The fall can be attributed to the lack of spine to enhance balancing, and the lack of toes for firmer grips.
(ID #84146) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:00
Huk in SG
Forgot to say this, the clip does reminded me of how Robocop escaped from ED209 in the first Robocop movie.
(ID #84147) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:00
Windbell in Singapore
Cast a model but make it anime figurine-like (moe) That would allow Honda to make some quick money :p
(ID #84150) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:00
marvin
Production Cost for Asimo $1,000,000.00; cost of rickety stairs $95.00; camcorder $795.00; taking a video of Asimo falling down the stairs... absolutely priceless! ^^
(ID #84152) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:00
marvin
btw Danny, I just realized that you changed the header. although I personally liked the old one better, the new one does make it look cleaner and a lot less heavy. I guess it just probably needs a bit of getting use to. ^^
(ID #84153) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:00
BeLe in Cebu, Philippines
Priceless indeed! heheh... Just goes to show you that there's still a long way before anybody can perfect robot technology. heheh
(ID #84155) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:00
Soma in Paris, Fr
It's weird, but i feel very sad. It's like I saw a kid falling down. Does my feelings consider a robot and a human kid on the same level ? Weird...
(ID #84156) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:00
Soma in Paris, Fr
About the unrelated poll. I put also the comments on my blog's homepage. I think it pushes the reader to comment or react.
(ID #84157) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:00
David -M- in France, Strasbourg
Lol, the girl continue to speak very calm, *nothing happened* it's so funny.
(ID #84158) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:00
S.D. in N.Y.C.
Not sure it counts as a Cyborg, but it is an interesting robot. About the Comments: I personally prefer them in the Post itself, but frankly your "Latest Posts" on the left works just as well. ;)
(ID #84161) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:00
Magius in The Sun
Interesting, from the video it seems his right knee failed... it just gave out under him. Ah well, no biggie, considering how difficult it was to get robots to walk unaided, a few falls here and there is to be expected. Lol.
(ID #84162) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:00
KCA in hanoi
i really prefer the blog in grey but hrrr... the header !? It was better with curved shape. But this is just my own and I opinion ^^
(ID #84163) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:00
Boris in Maryland, USA
hahah that is funny, ahh the future is going to be great, well maybe this reasures us that Cyborgs and Robots will not take over the world hahahah :-) if they can't take care of simple stairs lol
(ID #84172) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:00
Mr. Boy in GraceLand
Please!!! Danny or some one translate what ASIMO was saying as he climbed the stairs??? I have a feeling it will add to the entertainment value of the video. P.S. Loved the HDTV thing with the french guy by the way!!!
(ID #84180) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:00
Wildarmsheero in Spaaaaace
I would like to see what happens if Asimo gets his hands on a weapon of some sort...
(ID #84207) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:00
D_Blade in Montie, Can.
Ah, poor Asimo. He(?) is such a klutz right now, and doesn't even have a function to get up by himself. Maybe he would have a brilliant career as a comedian/clown. ... Huh, it's not Honda's objectives? (Just kidding) I'm kind of sure the engineers were a bit depressed/crazy after witnessing that... It's a bit like a failed rocket launch after all. And Danny, I think that things are just great the way they are now. The new header gives such a lighter feel to the site, and I don't think posts should be moved somewhere else. Please don't change anything! Just keep updating us with crazy events or merchandise from Japan! You're doing a great job, keep it up!! -People, don't forget to vote!- ;)
(ID #84223) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:00
hyp3r in St. Louis, MO USA
That has got to be one of the funniest things I have ever seen. It must have been seriously awkward/embarrassing. I wonder if they even bothered to continue the demonstration? It sounded like it cracked his face up real bad.
(ID #84253) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:00
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