TDV Reports: Three Asimos Attack!
Now in XDV! (Xceptional DV)
Some close-ups of Asimo’s ankle joints, tinted face shield, and knees.
The lighting was strange/futuristic and the fluid/freaky motions of Asimo made this an intriguing clip; still one of my personal favorites. Shot at one of the Robodex Expos in Yokohama, Japan.
Originally released in 2002.
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Robodex Montage
A video montage of the sites and sounds at a typical robot expo in Japan. Engineers from all over display their inventions and share their dreams. Most of the Japanese robots tend to be more cute than practical, but cute sells here; Cute creates interest among the general public, which in turn, funds the robot enthusiasts.. In Japan, ‘cute’ is cash..
Sony SDR-4X Robo Chi
My first video of the Sony SDR-4X. At the time, I believe this was the SDR-3X.. I wanted robot enthusiasts to be able to see the way the little robot moved in slow motion; I think it’s better for learning purposes. It’s a simple, short, and quiet clip but still one of our most popular. I’ve dubbed it Robo Chi, because it looks like the Sony is doing Tai Chi..
Asimos Playing, Chasing, and Fighting
Two Honda Asimos play a bit of soccer, climb up some stairs, and shadow box on a platform. One chases a girl around the arena to show off it’s ability to ’see’ objects and movement. The last shot of the clip gives an example of what Asimo ’sees’. It reminds of the Terminator; registering someones height, angle of the arms, and movement speed in a computerized brain interface..
Sony SDR-4X Dancers
This video gives you a good idea of the Sony robot’s size. They’re not big; about the size of a portly reeses monkey. Five robots dance on stage, do the hula, and shuffle their feet. I think the best shots are of the assistants placing them on stage then turning them on.
Robot Evolution
A little artsy flick showing my interpretation of how robots would’ve ‘evolved’; reptilian, seated and upright, then bipedal. Although I find it a tad cheesy now, the video has been popular over time. There are some good shots of the serpant robot, with it’s small spinning drive train and ability to roll over and climb obstacles.
Epson Mini Robot Stage Show
Filmed at one of the robot expos in Yokohama; Robodex Robot Expo. These little robots from Epson are supposedly able to navigate themselves, are sensitive to light, and can be programmed to dance in a group. This video demonstrates their abilities and starts with a cute little choreographed dancing stage show..
Sony Qrio Martinez Robot
An example of the Sony SDR-4X robot, also known as ‘Qrio’, jumping, dancing, and throwing a mean rivet ball.. Note: the catch at the end of the clip IS NOT real. I thought it would be obvious, but a lot of people were convinced it was real. Ooops. Just a case of reversing the clip…
