Humanoids2001

IEEE-RAS International Conference on Humanoid Robots

November 22-24, 2001

Waseda University International Conference Center, Tokyo, Japan

http://www.humanoid.waseda.ac.jp/Humanoids2001/

PCWorld.com – Bluetooth Robots to the Rescue

Kuriko Miyake, IDG News Service

Tuesday, October 09, 2001

“Morph“, a 13.6-inch tall wireless humanoid device, could be used as part of recovery missions in disaster areas.

A project team sponsored by the Japanese government has joined electronic component maker Murata Manufacturing in developing what the company claims to be the world’s first Bluetooth-enabled humanoid robot.

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The 13.6-inch tall “Morph” is primarily a product of the government-sponsored Kitatno Symbiotic Systems Project, one of Japan’s leading humanoid robot developers. Morph is the team’s basic robot platform for human-movement reproduction.

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Ananova – Dancing robot set to star in pop video

Story filed: 17:24 Friday 21st September 2001

A dancing Japanese robot is set to star in the video for Number One by dance artist Playgroup.

Playgroup supremo Trevor Jackson is better known for his remix work for artists like Massive Attack as The Underdog.

Number One is released on October 29 through Source.

The video for Number One has been directed by H5 whose credits include Juxtaposed by the Super Furry Animals and will be released in October.

The prototype Atuko Super Technical Action Robot will not be released in the UK until the end of the year.

There will only be 100 made at a cost of £15,000 each.

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Robots aid New York rescue workers

BBC News | SCI/TECH

Monday, 17 September, 2001, 15:20 GMT 16:20 UK

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Three small experimental robots are being lowered into gaps between collapsed buildings to assist in the recovery of bodies.

The robots carry cameras and specialised sensors that can detect body heat or coloured clothing amid the grey dust that coats the debris.

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Fujitsu Introduces Miniature Humanoid Robot, HOAP-1

Tokyo, September 10, 2001

Fujitsu Automation Limited and Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. today announced that they have jointly developed a new miniature humanoid robot, named HOAP-1(*1), designed for wide application in research and development of robotic technologies. Fujitsu Automation will begin domestic sales of the robot from today and hopes to sell 100 units within three years. Details on the new robot will be announced at the Robotics Society of Japan meeting to be held September 18 at Tokyo University.

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[Major Features]

(*1) HOAP-1 (acronym stands for Humanoid for Open Architecture Platform)

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CNN.com – Fujitsu debuts humanoid robot – September 12, 2001

Fujitsu debuts humanoid robot

September 12, 2001 Posted: 10:29 a.m. EDT (1429 GMT)

By Martyn Williams

(IDG) — Fujitsu’s latest robot is ready to stand on its own two feet. On Monday the company began selling a two-legged humanoid robot designed to serve as a test bed for research into more advanced robotic technologies.

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Miami Herald: Robot learns one step at a time

Like small child, smart machine develops slowly

BY ROBERT S. BOYD

Knight Ridder News Service

Published Wednesday, September 12, 2001

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Instead of stuffing its computer brain with elaborate instructions, like Big Blue, the IBM chess champion, Weng teaches his robot a few basic skills and then lets it learn on its own by interacting with its environment.

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Ananova – Robot mimics movement of humans

Story filed: 20:03 Monday 10th September 2001

Scientists in Japan say they’ve developed a robot that can observe and imitate the movement of humans.

The robot, called DB, watched a one-metre-long stick being balanced vertically on the palm of a hand for about 20 seconds.

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Ananova – Fujitsu to unveil miniature humanoid robot

Story filed: 13:38 Monday 10th September 2001

Fujitsu has announced the development of a miniature humanoid robot for scientific research.

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The diminutive robot – which stands at less than 50 centimetres tall – can also be used to develop systems that simulate movement on two legs.

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