Japan Taught Robots to Walk… Now It’s Racing to Catch Up
Not that long ago, Japan was the undisputed world leader in humanoid robotics.
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Discover Honda’s world, from ASIMO and personal mobility bots to EVs and cutting-edge robotics.
Meet Anni, China’s Answer to ‘Most Advanced’ Ameca Robot
China’s answer to Ameca, often called the world’s “most advanced humanoid robot,” has emerged with technical specs that outdo it on paper.
Why Japan Makes the Cutest Robots in the World
Robots are getting smarter and more capable every day. In Japan, they’re also getting cuter.
Bring back ASIMO? What Happened to Honda’s Pioneering Humanoid Robot?
Honda’s ASIMO, or Advanced Step in Innovative Mobility, endured for 20+ years after ushering in the modern humanoid robotics era, and then dipped just as the market was heating up.
Japan’s Humanoid Robots: 50+ Years of Advancements
Since beginning its journey into humanoid robotics over 50 years ago, Japan has made decades of steady progress.
Iconic Humanoid Robots: From Elektro to ASIMO to Ameca to Tesla Bot
As humanoid robots surge in popularity, let’s look back at the icons that have gotten us to this point.
Humanoid Robot Timeline: From Ancient Automata to 2075
Let’s start in Ancient Greece with the emergence of automata, machines designed to complete tasks or mimic human actions.
Shifting Gears: Honda’s Pioneering Flexible Manufacturing System
The secret behind the plant’s success? Flexible manufacturing, a revolutionary approach that allows for multiple models to be produced on the same line.
Classic Ad: Honda Carves Its Lane in U.S. Automotive Industry
This 1974 Honda ad is from 50 years ago when the Japanese automaker was carving out its spot in the American automotive landscape.