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    The development of Honda humanoid robot

    Masato HiroseKenichiro NagasakaKazuo Hirai
    📅 1998🏛 Proceedings of the 1998 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA), vol. 2, pp. 1321-1326, DOI: 10.1109/ROBOT.1998.677262
    Problem

    This paper describes the mechanical design and control systems of the ASIMO robot, one of the first commercially successful humanoids.

    Method

    The authors detail the structure, joints, electric actuators, force sensors, and central control system, emphasizing lightweight construction and strength.

    Finding

    ASIMO achieved stable walking, stair climbing, and even running, demonstrating that careful mechanical design combined with proper control can produce human-like performance.

    Limitations

    ASIMO was extremely expensive and limited to structured environments; its speed and power were insufficient for heavy service tasks.

    Practical application

    ASIMO's design principles have inspired many subsequent humanoids. In the humanoid service robot project, the mechanical principles (mass distribution, actuator selection) are useful for creating a robust walking platform.

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    خلاصه

    This paper presents the mechanical design of the ASIMO humanoid robot, highlighting the importance of lightweight construction, powerful actuators, and precise control.

    نمای سریع

    Design details of one of the most famous humanoid robots.

    یافته‌های کلیدی

    ASIMO achieved stable walking, stair climbing, and even running, demonstrating that careful mechanical design combined with proper control can produce human-like performance.

    هدف

    To share design insights and performance data from a successful commercial humanoid.

    روش

    The authors detail the structure, joints, electric actuators, force sensors, and central control system, emphasizing lightweight construction and strength.

    نتایج

    ASIMO demonstrated advanced mobility and stability.

    نتیجه‌گیری

    Good mechanical design underpins advanced control and practical applications.

    مفاهیم کلیدی

    mechanical design، ASIMO، humanoid، actuators

    مطالعه‌ی بیشتر

    https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/677262

    تحلیل

    This paper is a key resource for humanoid mechanical design and is used as a case study in many courses.

    محدودیت‌ها

    ASIMO was extremely expensive and limited to structured environments; its speed and power were insufficient for heavy service tasks.

    کارهای آینده

    The authors emphasized the need for cost reduction, increased autonomy, and better environmental interaction.

    کاربرد عملی

    ASIMO's design principles have inspired many subsequent humanoids. In the humanoid service robot project, the mechanical principles (mass distribution, actuator selection) are useful for creating a robust walking platform.

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