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Asimo

Asimo

Honda

ASIMO is Honda’s bipedal humanoid research robot developed to demonstrate advanced walking/running, balance, and human interaction.

ResearchGeneral PurposeEducation
Height130 cm
Weight48 kg
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Research platform (retired)Not publicly disclosed units shippedSource checked May 4, 2026

Quick Facts

Robot
Asimo
Source checked May 4, 2026
Manufacturer
Honda
Source checked May 4, 2026
Model alias
Asimo V6
Source checked May 4, 2026
Category
humanoid robot
Source checked May 4, 2026
Availability
Discontinued / not for sale (ASIMO program ended)
Source checked May 4, 2026
Height
1.30 m
Source checked May 4, 2026
Weight
48 kg
Source checked May 4, 2026
Primary use cases
Research, General Purpose, Education
Source checked May 4, 2026
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Data verified May 2026 - Source: global.honda

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Insufficient comparable evidence

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Inputs: speed, payload, degrees of freedom, autonomy/software evidence, and dexterity-related evidence.
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Not enough verified data to render a five-axis numeric benchmark for Asimo.
SpeedNot comparable

Not enough verified data

0 to 3.5 m/s maps to 0-10

AgilityNot comparable

Not enough verified data

10 to 50 degrees of freedom maps to 2-10

StrengthNot comparable

Not enough verified data

0 to 50 kg payload maps to 0-10

AutonomyNot comparable

Not enough verified data

Source-backed autonomy, SDK, simulation, or compute evidence maps to 5.5-7.5

DexterityNot comparable

Not enough verified data

5 to 50 degrees of freedom maps to 1-10, with a sensor/end-effector evidence boost

What are the Asimo specifications?

locomotion
Payload kg1 (walking speed spec while carrying 1 kg object; 2005 new ASIMO) kg
Walking speed while carrying kg 1 speed kmh 20051.6 km/h
Running speed circular pattern kmh 20055 km/h
Battery runtime min40 min
Max speed kmh 20056 km/h
Normal walking speed kmh 20052.7 km/h
Max speed kmh press9 km/h
Battery runtime min range40–60 (walking) min
Max speed kmh9 km/h
Max speed kmh review9 km/h
Max speed ms2.5 m/s
Terrain typesUneven surfaces (Honda notes walking over an uneven surface while maintaining stable posture)
Max speed ms review2.5 m/s
Walking speed kmh2.7 km/h
Max speed kmh 20001.6 km/h
physical
Height mm 20051300 mm
Spec reference dateAs of November 2011
Weight kg 200554 kg
Degrees of freedom 200534
Height mm press1300 mm
Weight kg press48 kg
Degrees of freedom press57
Width mm450 mm
MaterialsMagnesium alloy frame covered with plastic resin
Degrees of freedom breakdownHead: 3; Arms: 7×2; Hands: 13×2; Torso: 2; Legs: 6×2 (Total: 57)
Weight reduction vs prev model kg6 kg
Degrees of freedom increase vs prev model23
Degrees of freedom57 count
Height mm review1300 mm
Weight kg review48 kg
Degrees of freedom review57
Height mm1300 mm
Weight kg48 kg
Depth mm340 mm
Height mm 20001200 mm
Weight kg 200043 kg
Width mm 2000450 mm
Depth mm 2000440 mm
Degrees of freedom 200026 count
power
Battery voltage v51.8 V
Battery mass kg6 kg
Charging time minNot specified on Honda official pages
Battery capacity whNot specified on Honda official pages (no Wh given in Honda About page/spec sheets found)
Battery runtime min ieee60 min
Battery typeLithium-ion
Automatic recharging supportedYes (continuous operation possible using the automatic recharging function)
Battery runtime min40 min
Battery voltage v 200038.4 V
Battery capacity ah 200010 Ah
Battery chemistry 2000Ni-MH
sensing
Sensor suite 2005Visual sensors, floor surface sensor, ultrasonic sensor, IC Tele-interaction Communication Card; eye camera in head; force (kinesthetic) sensors on wrists
Ground sensorsLaser ground sensor + infrared ground sensor (lower torso), per Wikipedia description of ASIMO sensors
Ultrasonic sensorsFront and rear ultrasonic sensors (front: lower torso; rear: bottom of backpack), per Wikipedia
Force/Torque SensorsTactile sensor embedded in each palm; force sensor in each finger
Camera typesHead with cameras and microphones; torso gyroscope and accelerometer; foot six-axis force sensor; hands tactile sensors in palms and force sensor on each finger
LidarNot specified on Honda official spec pages (uses multiple sensors including visual sensors, floor surface sensor, ultrasonic sensor; spatial sensors mentioned)
MicrophonesHead-mounted microphones (IEEE Robots Guide)
Foot force sensorFoot six-axis force sensor (IEEE Robots Guide)
Sensors 2000Foot: 6-axis sensor; Torso: gyroscope & deceleration sensor
Imu sensorsTorso gyroscope and accelerometer (IEEE Robots Guide)
commercial
Leasing status 2006Honda stated the new ASIMO would gradually be made available for leasing; operation to begin spring 2006 at Honda Wako Building.
Deployment statusDiscontinued / retired (Honda ended ASIMO program; IEEE Robots Guide lists Status: Discontinued)
AvailabilityDiscontinued / not for sale (ASIMO program ended)
Availability legacy wrongDeprecated: legacy record indicates "In Stock" but ASIMO is discontinued/not for sale.
Deployment status reviewDiscontinued (IEEE Robots Guide)
canonical
Height1.30 m
Weight48 kg
AvailabilityDiscontinued / not for sale (ASIMO program ended)
Commercial StatusRetired / not commercially sold
compute
ActuatorsMore than 26 DC motors and brushless DC motors
Compute systemCustom computing and control system
Software osVxWorks real-time OS and custom control software

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What is the Asimo used for?

Honda ASIMO is a 1.3 m tall, ~48 kg bipedal humanoid robot created as a robotics R&D and demonstration platform. It is known for stable dynamic locomotion (walking/running), stair climbing, and basic interaction tasks such as guiding or carrying small items. ASIMO was not sold as a commercial product and has been retired from active development.

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Manufacturer

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Honda
global.honda
Founded 1948 · Tokyo, Japan
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Video resources

Honda Asimo Robot: The Most Advanced Humanoid Robot in 2024! | Humanoid Robot | ai | #shorts

Honda Asimo proof video discovered for Robot Clips. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oudCAud5sjw. Source checked: 2026-08-17. Discovery query: "Honda" "Asimo" humanoid robot official video. Viral score: 92.

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What we learned from ASIMO | Honda Robotics

Honda Asimo proof video discovered for Robot Clips. Source: https://global.honda/en/robotics/asimo. Source checked: 2026-08-17. Discovery query: "Honda" "Asimo" site:youtube.com/watch. Viral score: 92.

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► Honda unveils All-New ASIMO Humanoid Robot

Honda Asimo proof video discovered for Robot Clips. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1V9XUMCPGF8. Source checked: 2026-08-17. Discovery query: "Honda" "Asimo" humanoid robot official video. Viral score: 88.

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Honda Unveils All-new ASIMO Humanoid Robot with Significant Advancements

Honda Asimo proof video discovered for Robot Clips. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmXxjV5C-B4. Source checked: 2026-08-17. Discovery query: "Honda" "Asimo" humanoid robot official video. Viral score: 88.

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