Hall effect sensor robot

Been reading "Flesh and Machines" by Rodney Brooks.

Here's a part that I found particularity intriguing on the subject of Asimo:

"It is a small humanoid, the size of a ten year old child. Under remote control by a person, it can walk, reach, and grasp, and via a closed-circuit television system the operator can talk to people and see their expressions. It does not operate as an autonomous robot, but it is intended that the audience should think that it is."

There's also a footnote referring to the name:

"Surely this is a tribute to the science fiction writer Isaac Asimov."

Seasons, DOC

This is very likely rubbish. Yea, it may be tele-assisted for some of the publicity stunts, but its very definitely autonomous to a large degree. Honda has leased some models out to other organizations for operating, any "behind-the-curtains" magic would have become obvious.

-kert

------------------------ You're a very silly fatuous person. We don't have AI yet, no where near, and autonomous? Give me a break!!

-Steve

Ouch, you had me fooled for a second there, i actually thought we are going to have a conversation. Your awkward responses prompted me to do a google, i should have known better ... so thanks for clearing things up for me.

-kert