Monday 21 November 2011
Sunday 30 October 2011
Practice: can - can´t
What can ASIMO do?
1. Watch the video. Then, answer these questions:
a. Can Asimo run?
b. Can Asimo walk backwards?
c. Can Asimo have a shower?
d. Does he have breakfast?
e. Can he go upstairs?
f. Has he got eyes?
g. Can he kick a ball?
h. Does he use a helmet?
2. Write True or False.
a. Asimo can run at six kilometres per hour.
b. A human arm is like a human arm.
c. The robot has 7 DOF (Degrees of freedom) in each arm.
d. Asimo can jump in one leg.
e. Asimo can recognize faces.
f. Asimo has sensors for a stable walking.
g. He can move freely in a human environment.
3. Complete the chart with a or r.
E0
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E3
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P3
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Asimo
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| Walk over obstacles | ||||
| Move objects | ||||
| Imitate persons | ||||
| Climb stairs | ||||
| Run forwards |
4. Now write sentences using the information in the chart. Write five sentences like this:
Example: E3 can’t imitate persons.
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5. Complete the text with these words: is – can – can’t – are – has
ASIMO ..................... (1) detect the movements of multiple objects using the cameras he .................... (2) in his head. He ..................... (3) greet a person when he or she approaches.
ASIMO ..................... (4) recognize faces, even when ASIMO or the human being is moving. It ..................... (5) individually recognize approximately 10 different faces.
ASIMO ..................... (6) many functions. He ...................... (7) provide news and weather updates via Internet.
Robots ..................... (8) part of our daily life. They ..................... (9) do a lot of things, but they ..................... (10) replace us.
What can ASIMO do?
What can ASIMO do?
Honda ASIMO
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Manufacturer
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Honda
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Year of creation
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2000
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ASIMO (アシモ ashimo) is a humanoid robot created by Honda. Standing at
ASIMO was created at Honda's
The name is an acronym for "Advanced Step in Innovative MObility". Online magazine The Future Of Things (TFOT) states that Honda did not name the robot in reference to science fiction writer and inventor of the Three Laws of Robotics, Isaac Asimov.
As of February 2009, there are over 100 ASIMO units in existence. Each costs under ¥100 million ($1 million USD) to manufacture.
Development history
Experimental models
The E-series was a collection of successive humanoid robots created by the Honda Motor Company between the years of 1986 and 1993. These robots were only experimental, but later evolved into the Honda P series, with Honda eventually amassing the knowledge and experience necessary to create Honda's advanced humanoid robot: ASIMO. The fact that Honda had been developing the robots was kept secret from the public until the announcement of the Honda P2 in 1996.
E0, developed in 1986, was the very first robot. It walked in a straight line on two feet, in a manner resembling human locomotion, taking around 5 seconds to complete a single step. Quickly engineers realised that in order to walk up slopes, the robot would need to travel faster. The model has 6 degrees of freedom:
Models
- E0 developed in 1986
- E1, developed in 1987, was larger than the first and walked at
- E2, developed in 1989, could travel at 1.2km/h, through the development of 'dynamic movement.'[2]
- E3, developed in 1991, travelled at 3km/h, the average speed of a walking human.[2]
- E4, developed in 1991, lengthened the knee to achieve speeds of up to 4.7km/h[3]
- E5, developed in 1992, was able to walk autonomously, albeit with a very large head[3]
- E6, developed in 1993, was able to autonomously balance, walk over obstacles, and even climb stairs[3]
E0
(1986) |
E1
(1987) |
E2
(1989) |
E3
(1991) |
E4
(1991) |
E5
(1992) |
E6
(1993) |
->
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P1
(1993) | |
Weight
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Height
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6
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12
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12
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12
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12
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12
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12
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30
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Image
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Humanoid prototype models
The P-series is a chronological progression of prototype humanoid robots as developed by Honda. The research conducted allowed the eventual creation of ASIMO.
P1
(1993)1 |
P2
(1996) |
P3
(1997) |
P4
(2000)2 |
->
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ASIMO
(2000) |
ASIMO
(2005) | |
Weight
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Height
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Width
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Depth
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Walking speed
| 6 km/h (running) | ||||||
Max working load
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5 kg/hand
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2 kg/hand
| 10kg (on cart) | ||||
Battery
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135 V - 6 A·h - Ni-Zn
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38.4 V - NiMH
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51.8 V - Li-ion
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Continuous operating time
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15 minutes
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25 minutes
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30 minutes
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1 hour (walking)[2]
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30
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30
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28
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34
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26
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34
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Image
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Features and technology
Specifications
Model
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2000
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2004
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2005
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Mass
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Height
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Width
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Depth
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Walking speed
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1.6 km/hour
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2.5 km/hour
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2.7 km/hour
1.6 km/hour (carrying |
Running speed
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-
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3 km/hour
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6 km/hour (straight)
5 km/hour (circling) |
Airborne time
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-
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0.05 seconds
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0.08 seconds
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Battery
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Continuous operating time
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30 minutes
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40 mins to 1 hour (walking)
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26 (two in the head, five in each arm, six in each leg, one per hand)
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Asimo can be operated from a workstation and also by a remote controller. Honda has also created a 3D CPU to power Asimo consisting of three stacked dice: a processor, a signal converter and some memory. ASIMO runs the VxWorks operating system.
Recognition technology
With 2000's ASIMO model Honda added features that enable ASIMO to interact better with humans. These features fall under 5 categories:
Moving objects
Using the visual information captured by the camera mounted in its head, ASIMO detects the movements of multiple objects, assessing distance and direction. Common applications of this feature would include: the ability to follow the movements of people with its camera, to follow a person, or greet a person when he or she approaches.
Postures and gestures
ASIMO interprets the positioning and movement of a hand, recognizing postures and gestures. Because of this ASIMO can react to and be directed by not only voice commands, but also to the natural movements of human beings. This enables it to, for example, recognize when a handshake is offered or when a person waves and respond accordingly. It can also recognize movement directions such as pointing.
Environment
ASIMO recognizes the objects and terrain of its environment and act in a way that is safe for both itself and nearby humans. For example, recognizing potential hazards such as stairs, and by stopping and starting to avoid hitting humans or other moving objects.
Distinguishing sounds
ASIMO's ability to identify the source of sounds has been improved, and it can distinguish between voices and other sounds. It responds to its name, faces people when spoken to, and recognizes sudden, unusual sounds such as that of a falling object or a collision, and faces in that direction. It can respond to questions, either by a brief nod, a shake of the head or a verbal answer.
Facial recognition
ASIMO can recognize faces, even when ASIMO or the human being is moving. It can individually recognize approximately 10 different faces. Once they are registered it can address them by name.
Network integration
Utilizing networks ASIMO can provide information and function better for various commercial applications such as reception. Its abilities fall under 2 categories:
Integration with user's network system
By connecting with a user's network ASIMO can offer many useful functions such as greeting visitors and informing personnel of the visitor's arrival by transmitting messages and pictures of the visitor's face and guide visitors to a predetermined location.
Internet connectivity
By accessing information via the Internet, ASIMO can, for example, become a provider of news and weather updates.
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