Humanoid Robot ASIMO
The Humanoid Robot ASIMO was developed based on the assumption of it being active in the human environment. Easy operability is actualized through its size, weight and free mobility. ASIMO currently works as a Science Communicator of Miraikan.
(Premiered: January 2002)
Therapeutic Robot "Paro"
"Paro", a robot in the figure of a baby seal, is an achievement from advanced robotics research and development. Its focus is on providing comfort and enjoyment through "interaction" with humans. Talk to and pet "Paro" for a surprisingly soothing experience.
(Premiered: July 2005)
Vehicle Robot "Hull" and "Halluc II"
"Halluc II" is a machine exemplifying the slogan, "future of mobility," and aims at serving the needs of humans. It is capable of flexibly adapting to and traversing a wide range of surroundings and can comfortably coexist with the environment. Also, "Hull" is employed as a controlling apparatus which is very user friendly. Here, we will think about the progress of our society as shown by advanced robotics technology.
(Premiered: August 2007)
High-Speed Catching Robot
This is the amazing robot that could capture the complex human movement of "recognizing a ball by visual contact" and actually "catching a thrown ball" in flight. The ability to recognize and catch a ball thrown at a speed exceeding that of the finest baseball pitcher surpasses any feat event the most talented human could accomplish. A visual system and robotic hands both integrating with high-speed reactions have been developed to pursue the limit of advanced robotics.
(Premiered: July 2005)
Inter-robot
This is a robot which duplicates the human reaction of nodding and showing sympathy by responding to a human voice. It is a communication system which encourages a sense of unity in the communication between a human and a robot by introducing physical rhythms such as nods and gestures into the robot's interactions.
(Premiered: March 2002)
How Robots Move
In order for robots to move smoothly as they adapt to the environment like a living organism, a mechanism that conducts appropriate movement while recognizing its surrounding environment becomes necessary. How are these functions that correspond to the five senses, the mind, and the muscular movement of humans reproduced? Please experience the robotic replication of these basic human functions through the operation of models and images.
(Premiered: July 2001)
Let's Ask a Robot Scientist!
13 leading robot scientists in the world from Japan, the USA, and Europe will answer 9 questions such as "How significant are robots to you?" and "What are the possibilities of future robots?" What do scientists think about this new society created by humans and robots?
(Premiered: July 2001)
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Shigeo Hirose (Tokyo Institute of Technology)
Atsuo Takanishi (Waseda University) Tomio Watanabe (Okayama Prefectural University) Takanori Shibata (National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology) Masatoshi Ishikawa (University of Tokyo) Takayuki Furuta (Chiba Institute of Technology) |
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