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49-Foot-Tall ASIMO Robot

Robert Birming — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 21:21:59 +0000

Honda has tested a 49-foot replica of their ASIMO humanoid robot, that’s 12 times the height of the original. The animated replica will be a guest of honor at the 120th Rose Parade as well as kick off Honda’s 50th anniversary of U.S. operations. The creation called “Hats Off in Celebration” will be completed with [...]

ASIMO Conducts Orchestra (Video)

Robert Birming — Sat, 17 May 2008 06:40:02 +0000

Remember the news about the plans to let Honda’s humanoid robot ASIMO conduct the Detroit Symphony Orchestra? It looks like he did a good job: More cool videos can be found at the brand new official Honda YouTube channel. Like this one, where ASIMO Dances at Kennedy Space Center. Thanks to Lauren Ebner at Honda!

ASIMO Conducts the Detroit Symphony Orchestra

Robert Birming — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:30:26 +0000

At May 13 Honda’s humanoid robot ASIMO will be conducting the Detroit Symphony Orchestra as it performs “Impossible Dream” to open a special concert performance with renowned cellist Yo-Yo. Honda hopes ASIMO’s appearance will draw attention to the DSO’s nationally acclaimed youth music programs, and particularly DSO’s effort to encourage and support involvement of children [...]

Motorcycle Mini Jet (Video)

Robert Birming — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 21:45:47 +0000

A man has modified this Honda Goldwing motorcycle to to look and sound like a jet fighter. The creation is registered as a motorcycle and it is street legal. Here’s a video of the awesome Honda Goldwing mini jet: (Boing Boing Gadgets via Geekologie)

Hello Kitty Motorcycle

Robert Birming — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 22:57:03 +0000

The Hello Kitty Honda NSR – when you want to leave the Ferrari at home. (Via Boing Boing Gadgets)