For the development of movements of ASIMO, Honda has studied
and used as a model coordinated movements
and complex human body. The proportions and position of the joints of ASIMO resemble those of a human being and, in many respects, the robot has a range of movement comparable to ours.
Using a new advanced mobility system developed
Honda, ASIMO can not only move forward, backward,
but also to move sideways, up or down stairs and turn in walking.
In this regard, ASIMO is the robot that imitates the movements better
Walking natural human beings. At the heart of this system is the “smart walk.”
Honda, which allows ASIMO to walk in real time with great flexibility of movement. This capability is made possible thanks
a function that allows the robot to anticipate his next position and adapt its movements accordingly.
Thus, like a human being, when it takes a turning point
looks to move its center of gravity inward, ASIMO also provides the next steps that should be done to adjust
its center of gravity accordingly.
This ability to predict future movements in real time also allows ASIMO can walk on a continuous basis.
To take a turn, he did not need to stop,
rotate and then resume its march. Indeed, he is able to address
this path in one smooth and uninterrupted movement.