Editing ASIMO (section)

===Abilities===
ASIMO has the ability to [[Outline of object recognition|recognize moving objects]], postures, [[Gesture recognition|gestures]], its surrounding environment, sounds, and [[face recognition|faces]], which enables it to interact with humans. The robot can detect the movements of multiple objects by using visual information captured by two camera "eyes" in its head and also determine distance and direction. This feature allows ASIMO to follow or face a person when approached.<ref name="Guardian" /> The robot interprets voice commands and human gestures, enabling it to recognize when a [[handshake]] is offered or when a person waves or points, and then respond accordingly.<ref name=HowStuffWorks /> ASIMO's ability to distinguish between voices and other sounds allows it to identify its companions. ASIMO is able to respond to its name and recognizes sounds associated with a falling object or collision. This allows the robot to face a person when spoken to or look towards a sound. ASIMO responds to questions by nodding or providing a verbal answer in different languages and can recognize approximately 10 different faces and address them by name.<ref name=HowStuffWorks />

ASIMO is equipped with sensors that assist in [[Autonomous robot#Autonomous navigation|autonomous navigation]]. The two cameras inside its head act as visual sensors to detect obstacles. The lower portion of the torso has two ground sensors—one [[laser sensor]] and one [[infrared sensor]]. The laser sensor is used to detect the ground surface, and the infrared sensor with automatic shutter adjustment based on brightness is used to detect pairs of floor markings to navigate along paths. A pre-loaded map and the detection of floor markings help the robot to precisely identify its present location and continuously adjust its position. There are front and rear ultrasonic sensors to sense obstacles; the front sensor is located at the lower torso together with the ground sensors, and the rear sensor is located at the bottom of the "backpack".<ref>{{cite book|title=ASIMO Technical Information|date=September 2007|publisher=Honda Motor Co., Ltd.|page=28|url=http://asimo.honda.com/downloads/pdf/asimo-technical-information.pdf}}</ref>

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File:ASIMO environment identifying sensors.jpg|ASIMO environment sensor suite
File:ASIMO visual sensor.jpg|Two cameras behind ASIMO's visor
File:ASIMO floor markers.jpg|Pairs of black markings used for autonomous navigation
File:ASIMO ground and ultrasonic sensors.jpg|Ground sensors and front ultrasonic sensor, located at the lower torso
File:ASIMO autonomous navigation.webm|ASIMO autonomously navigating through targets
File:ASIMO sole of the left foot.jpg|Foot padding, called "Floor Reaction Control", accounts for small surface irregularities
File:ASIMO rear view.jpg|Rear view
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