3 Robots and Japan
At the level of Cybernetics , there are several branches including robots and exoskeletons .
In terms of robots, Japan has mobilized to be in the forefront in this area. The Waseda University in Tokyo launched the Wabot project in 1970 under the leadership of ProfessorIchiro Kato specializes in robotics since the 1960 research program Waseda ROBOT (Wabot) was an interdisciplinary approach to combine various skills view of building a humanoid on the principle of symbiosis "person-robot". In 1973, Atsuo Takanishi and his team introducedWabot 1. This humanoid is equipped with a system of vision and conversation in Japanese. In terms of mobility, he can walk and grab objects. At the level of artificial intelligence, he has the intellectual faculties of a child aged 1.5 years. In 1984 , the Japanese laboratory presents the evolution of its humanoid Wabot 2 . He is able to play music on an electronic organ.
Improvements have been made to new versions to play in concert with a symphony orchestra. In 2003, the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sport, Science and Technology (MEXT) launched the research program " Innovative Research on Symbiosis Technologies for Humans and Robots". the aging of the population. "This program has focused on a future need of Japanese society, the aging of the population.
Waseda University's research program " Emotion Expression Biped Humanoid Robota " leads Atsuo Takanishi to work in a particular field of artificial intelligence. In 2009, the work is synthesized through the presentation of Kobian. This humanoid is able to express 7 human emotions with appropriate gestures (surprise, delight, sadness and disgust). He uses the motors installed in his face to move his lips, eyes and eyebrows.
Improvements have been made to new versions to play in concert with a symphony orchestra. In 2003, the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sport, Science and Technology (MEXT) launched the research program " Innovative Research on Symbiosis Technologies for Humans and Robots". the aging of the population. "This program has focused on a future need of Japanese society, the aging of the population.
Waseda University's research program " Emotion Expression Biped Humanoid Robota " leadsAtsuo Takanishi to work in a particular field of artificial intelligence. In 2009, the work is synthesized through the presentation of Kobian. This humanoid is able to express 7 human emotions with appropriate gestures (surprise, delight, sadness and disgust). He uses the motors installed in his face to move his lips, eyes and eyebrows.
Industrial groups like Honda Motor and Sony have increased their research on humanoid. The " Advanced Step in Innovative MObility " program (ASIMO) was launched in 1986 by Honda Motor. In 2014, the sixth version of the humanoid Asimo measures 1.3 meters for a weight of about 50 kg, it can move at a speed of 9 km / h.
