1. Household Robots By: Caleb Diaz and John Holbrook

2. Performance It walks around It can kick soccer balls It can carry stuff It simulates a human

3. Where it is used Being developed for household use The head has 3 DOF Arms 14 DOF Hands 4 DOF Torso 1 DOF Legs 12 DOF Total 34

4. Multifunction's Multiple functions that include picking up plates, walking up/down stairs, kicking balls, and running

5. Programming ASIMO is controlled by a laptop computer or by a portable computer controller through a wireless network system

6. Sensors ASIMO uses an IC communication card so it does not rely on a front visual sensor. By having a person wear it card ASIMO can interact better since the card can be programmed.

7. Advantages Some advantages of having ASIMO is that it can preform task like bringing you a plate or playing soccer with you

8. Disadvantages Only operate an hour on a single battery It can fall over

9. Impact It can help people in need of servants or the elderly people

10. Employment It can create jobs for Honda engineers and people who work in the factory

11. Alterations ASIMO will most likely be altered to perform other household tasks like vacuuming

12. Video http://asimo.honda.com/asimotv/