Discontinued🇯🇵 Japan
ASIMO
by Honda · humanoid · Announced 2000
Never sold commercially
Honda's iconic research humanoid, the most recognized bipedal robot of the 2000s. Discontinued 2022 after 22 years.
Overview
The ASIMO is a humanoid developed by Honda (Japan), first announced in 2000. It has been discontinued. Standing 130 cm tall, weighing 48 kg, with 57 degrees of freedom, it can carry payloads up to 1 kg. Performance highlights include a top speed of 2.5 m/s, a battery runtime of 60 minutes, a 1000 Wh battery pack. The platform is powered by Proprietary Honda embedded systems, equipped with Stereo cameras, floor surface sensor, ultrasonic sensors, force/torque sensors, and 1 more sensor types.
Specifications
Height
130 cm
Weight
48 kg
DOF
57
Payload
1 kg
Runtime
1h
Max Speed
2.5 m/s
Battery
1000 Wh
Charge Time
—
Stairs
Yes
LiDAR
No
Compute
Proprietary Honda embedded systems
ROS
None
Platform
Sensors
Stereo camerasfloor surface sensorultrasonic sensorsforce/torque sensorsIMU
Operating System
Proprietary
Last updated: 2026-06-23 · Announced 2000
FAQ
Q.What is the price of ASIMO?
The ASIMO price has not been officially announced yet.
Q.What are the specs of ASIMO?
ASIMO features 57 DOF, 130cm, 48kg, 1kg payload, 60 min runtime. Proprietary Honda embedded systems, no ROS.
Q.Is ASIMO available to buy?
ASIMO has been discontinued.
Q.Who makes ASIMO?
ASIMO is made by Honda, headquartered in Japan. Official manufacturer site: https://global.honda/en/robotics/asimo/.
Q.Does ASIMO support ROS?
ASIMO does not list official ROS support. Honda ships ASIMO with a proprietary software stack; third-party ROS integration is not officially endorsed.
Q.How long does the ASIMO battery last?
ASIMO runs for approximately 1h on a single charge (battery capacity: 1000 Wh).
Q.What payload can ASIMO carry?
ASIMO is rated to carry up to 1 kg of payload, suitable for lab and demonstration workloads.
Q.How fast is ASIMO?
ASIMO has a published maximum walking speed of 2.5 m/s and can navigate stairs.
Q.What are alternatives to ASIMO?
Closest specs-wise alternatives to ASIMO include Sophia by Hanson Robotics, Mirokai by Enchanted Tools, GR-2 by Fourier Intelligence. Full head-to-head comparison: https://biorobot.ai/en/vs/hanson-sophia-vs-honda-asimo.