All-New ASIMO to make North American debut

All-New ASIMO to make North American debut

Demonstrations for media - April 16 by appointment

Honda's newest version of its advanced humanoid robot, ASIMO, will make its North American debut in New York on Tuesday, April 15 with an appearance on the "LIVE with Kelly and Michael" talk show.

http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnvar/20140404/LA98545

On Wednesday, April 16, there will be an appointment-only demonstration for select media at the Westin Grand Central hotel, Manhattan.

Media will see up close the newest ASIMO technology, and interview the engineer who leads the development of ASIMO.

This all-new ASIMO will showcase major technological advancements including increased hand dexterity, allowing ASIMO to communicate using both American and Japanese sign language.

Other new capabilities to be demonstrated include running, hopping, jumping, climbing stairs, pouring liquid, dancing and kicking a soccer ball.

Media Demonstrations - Westin Grand Central Hotel, 212 E. 42(nd) St., New York, NY

There will be two demonstrations as listed below.  Please RSVP as soon as possible to reserve a spot in one of the two time slots.  Appointments will be determined on a first-come, first-served basis.

Wednesday, April 16     10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (ASIMO, interviews available until noon)
Wednesday, April 16     1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.     (ASIMO, interviews available until noon)

Media Opportunities following demonstrations

    --  Interview with Satoshi Shigemi - senior chief engineer of Honda humanoid
        robotics
    --  Interview with other robotics personnel
    --  Interaction, video, still photography of ASIMO
RSVP

Please RSVP by contacting Don Hensley by email at don_e_hensley@hna.honda.com or by cell at 937-707-9200

/PRNewswire/ -- April 4, 2014/

http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnvar/20100923/HONDALOGO

Photo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20140404/LA98545

Logo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100923/HONDALOGO

SOURCE  Honda

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20140404/LA98545
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100923/HONDALOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Honda

Web Site: http://www.honda.com