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Bipedal robot learns to run

December 16, 2004

Tokyo, Japan - The latest version of Honda's humanoid robot Asimo can perform several new tricks thanks to a hardware overhaul. In a demonstration in Japan, the robot impressed onlookers by showing off the ability to run for the first time.

A short video released by the Japanese car manufacturer shows Asimov jogging along. Its gait is rather comical and resembles that of a person trying to creep up quietly.

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