Amazing Robots.

                                     Amazing Robots

1. ASIMO
   
   Made by: Honda
   Height: 1.2m
   ASIMO stands for: Advanced Step in Innovative Mobility, it also takes its name from robotic visionary Isaac Asimov.
   Purpose: Began in 1986 as a study into human movement and has since evolved into a robot capable of a wide range of tasks.
   What can it do? It can walk, run, turn corners, recognize hand gestures, carry objects, dance and climb up and down stairs.
   Features:
   • May be the most advanced humanoid robot in the world.
   • Can perform simple tasks, such as switching on a light switch.
2. AIBO
   
   Made by: Sony (Japan)
   Height: 27cm
   AIBO stands for: Artificial Intelligent Robot
   AIBO features a variety of senses:
   • Touch - Feels human contact through sensors on head, back, chin & paws.
   • Hearing - Detects sound through a pair of stereo microphones, voice recognition.
   • Sight - Color camera, distance sensors and facial recognition.
   • Balance - Keeps balance through acceleration sensors.
   Other features:
   • AIBO possesses 5 basic instincts: Love, Search, Movement, Recharge & Sleep
   • Each AIBO begins life as a newborn puppy, over time it will develop its own unique personality based upon how it is raised.
   • AIBO likes to dance & play with his toys - An AIBOne and pink ball, he also likes to perform tricks with them.
   • When AIBO is low on power he will seek out his energy station on his own.
   • AIBO can take photos on command or whenever he chooses to, these can be sent via email or stored on his memory card.
   • AIBO can look after you’re house when you are away, he can detect movement and sound, taking a picture and notifying you via email.
   • As well as voice recognition, you can also communicate to AIBO using his graphics cards, these are useful when the surroundings are noisy.
3. HRP
   
   Made by: Kawada Industries
   Height: 1.5m
   Weight: 58kg
   Purpose: To work in human environments and use human tools.
   What can it do? Walk, get up from awkward positions, walk on uneven surfaces and grasp objects.
   Features:
   • It can walk, crouch and get up off the floor as swiftly and smoothly as a human.
   • Capable of working alongside humans in a range of industrial and domestic settings.
4. PaPeRo
   
   Made by: NEC
   Height: 38cm
   PaPeRo stands for: Partner-type Personal Robot
   Purpose: To both entertain and assist around the house.
   What can it do? Recognizes speech, talks, moves, responds to users, controls household devices.
   Features:
   • Recognizes 650 phrases and 3000 words.
   • Can wirelessly control your TV and surf the internet.
   • Designed to look cute so humans feel protective rather than threatened.
5. PARO
   
   Made by: The Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (Japan)
   Length: 45cm
   Weight: 2.7kg
   Purpose: Paro is a therapeutic toy designed to comfort those in need like the elderly and sick.
   Features:
   • Responds to stroking/cuddling through special touch sensors beneath its fur and on its whiskers.
   • Modeled on a baby harp seal.
   • Has voice recognition and authentic seal sounds.

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