:: ROBODEX 2000 :: ¦BANDAI CO.,LTD.
http://www.roboken.channel.or.jp
WonderBorg
Robot is autonomous, walking insect shaped robot that can be easily programmed through WonderSwan. Based on the program, Robot move by its own decision, understanding the circumstances using 7 sensors.
http://www.swan.channel.or.jp/borg/
BN-1- An exhibition for reference –
BN-1 uses Light sensors and infra-red rays to sense objects. Its also equipped with a touch sensor. PC programming changes its character.

:: ROBODEX 2000 :: ¦ Science Univ. of Tokyo, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kobayashi Lab.
http://koba0005.me.kagu.sut.ac.jp/index.html
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Nanodot | Biped robots from Sony, Honda at Robodex 2000 Waldemar Perez writes “The latest developments in Robotics are truly impressive! This article found in EETimes shows some of the models presented at Robodex 2000. We are only years or months away from watching widespread robot use in entertainment and specialized tasks that are dangerous to humans. Labor unions should be worried in my opinion. Verbal command computers are not far away and robots could take over many human tasks for a fraction of the cost. Check out the Honda website for the latest Quick Time movies of the Honda prototype tightening nuts shaking hands, walking and standing.”

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HONDA HUMANOID ROBOT : CONCEPT

In 1986, Honda commenced the humanoid robot research and development program. Keys to the development of the robot included “intelligence” and “mobility.” Honda began with the basic concept that the robot “should coexist and cooperate with human beings, by doing what a person cannot do and by cultivating a new dimension in mobility to ultimately benefit society.” This provided a guideline for developing a new type of robot that would be used in daily life, rather than a robot purpose-built for special operations.
Around one year was spent exclusively on initially determining what the robot should be like in order to build the concept. The robot had to be capable of such functions as moving through furnished rooms and going up and down stairs since it was to be designed for home use. At the same time, the design team decided that the robot should employ two-foot/leg mobility technology to make it compatible with most types of terrain, including very rough surfaces. With these ideas in mind, Honda engineers began the development program, focusing on the “foot/leg-walking mobile function” that corresponds to the basics of human mobility. As you can probably imagine, there were a number of technical challenges to be cleared before creation of the robot was possible. Naturally, special attention was paid to how our own legs and feet work. Thus, the first phase of our program was dedicated to the analysis of how a human uses legs and feet to walk.

Honda Robot : Movies

HONDA “HUMAN” ROBOT Specifications
Max. work weight5kgf per hand
Running timeabout 15min.
Weight210kg
Degree of Freedom (DOF) Leg’s DOF:6×2=12
Arm’s DOF:7×2=14
Hand’s DOF:2×2=4

ActuatorsDC servo motors
( Harmonic Drives)

SensorsGyrometers
G-sensors
Six axis force sensors
on wrists and feet
Vision cameras

TransmitterWireless ethernet modem
Battery136V7Ah(Ni-Zn)

HONDA INTRODUCES “HUMAN” ROBOT

On Dec. 20, 1996 Honda Motor Co., Ltd. in Tokyo announced the development of the first robot capable of decision-making according to terrain conditions.
The battery-powered robot, with two arms and two legs, is capable of changing direction according to conditions, as well as climbing stairs or slopes. It also can balance itself automatically if pushed, and keeps itself upright according to the angle of a slope.
The maximum battery operation time for the 180cm (6-ft.) tall, 210kg(463 lb.) robot is 15 minutes.
Its autonomous control process means that there is no need to input detailed walking process instructions prior to operation. The robot’s walking direction, including U-turns, also can be changed by radio remote control.
Such characteristics make it possible for the robot to perform tasks such as pushing a cart and tightening bolts.
Honda CEO Nobuhiko Kawamoto called the robot “one of our most challenging technical themes, which has great potential. We intend to continue development, to see how we can use this technology for practical use.”
Today’s announcement is the latest development in Honda’s ongoing robotics research, which has been pursued for several years.
Since the summer of 1996, Honda also has been involved in a project led by the Agency of Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) to develop next-generation robotic technologies.