By: Lee Vang

First attempt to make a humanoid Robot by Honda was in 1986 (Model E0) History:

E0 (1986)  First 2-legged robot

E1-E2-E3 ( )  Research was done on walking Human walking, animal walking Analyzed movements and location of joints E2 achieved fast walking of 1.2km/h on flat surfaces

Robot’s Walk  Human Skeleton used for reference  Human body’s center of gravity used as reference  Sensors for walking

E4-E5-E6 ( )

Floor Reaction Control If the tip of the robot's toe steps on a rock, the actual center of ground reaction shifts to the tip of the toe. The floor reaction control then causes the toe to rise slightly, returning the center of ground reaction to the target ZMP. Target ZMP Control If the robot leans too far, the target ZMP control operates to prevent it from falling. Misalignment of the target ZMP generates a falling force and the target ZMP helps maintain stability For example, in the diagram to the left, if the robot starts to fall forward, it increases its walking speed so the target ZMP is shifted which corrects the robots position. Foot Planting Location Control The target position of the upper torso shifts in the direction of acceleration. When the next step is taken in the ideal step length, the feet will fall behind the torso. The stepping placement control idealizes the stride to ensure the ideal relationship between torso speed and length of stride is maintained.

P1-P2-P3 ( )  Attached the legs to the body to create a more humanoid robot.  World’s first self-regulating, 2 – legged humanoid walking robot.  P1 Can carry/pick up things.  P2 worked off wireless  P3 completely independent

P3

Asimo  Advanced  Step in  Innovative  Mobility

Asimo  Smoother and More stable walking  i-Walk  Recognition of posture and gestures.  Environment recognition.

Network Integration  Integrate with User’s Network System  Internet Connectivity

Degrees of Freedom (DoF)

Asimo Speeds  Running (Straight) : 9 km/h  Running (Circular pattern): 5 km/h  Walking Speed: 2.7 km/h  Walking Speed (carry): 1.6 km/h

Other Asimo features  Greeting people as they pass by  Holding someone’s hand and walking  Carrying a tray to serve someone

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Three Questions  How many DoF does Asimo have? 34 Degrees of Freedom  What year did Honda attempt to make the first humanoid robot(also known as E0)? 1986  How fast can the current Asimo run in a straight line? 9 km/h

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