Apr 02 2010

Asimo Plays with Japanese Girl

Posted by tokyodv in Culture, Event, Girls, Robots, Strange, Technology

Two Honda Asimo play soccer, climb stairs, and shadow box on a platform. One plays with a girl and chases her around the arena.

In the last frame, you’ll see a projection of Asimo’s vision. Something like Terminator, it registers the height, angle of the arms, and movement of a child in a computerized brain interface..

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Mar 14 2010

Japanese Robodex Robot Montage

Posted by tokyodv in Culture, Event, Robots, Strange, Technology

Scenes from a robot expo in Yokohama, Japan. Celebrating Astro Boy’s 50th anniversary, this expo focused on cute, entertaining robots. Featuring Honda Asimo, Sony Qrio, and the cyclops Neon.
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Jan 27 2010

Sony Qrio Dancers

Posted by tokyodv in Culture, Robots, Technology

Five small robots dance on stage, do the hula, and shuffle their feet. I think the best shots are of the assistants placing them on stage and turning them on..
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Oct 22 2009

TDV Reports: Three Asimos Attack!

Posted by tokyodv in Culture, Robots, Technology

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.
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Originally released in 2002.

Jun 19 2009

TokyoDV Models: Anjela

Posted by tokyodv in Culture, Fashion, Girls

Anjela came over one Autumn day to make a little video collage. The blue sky, vivid sun, and Fall colors added to her striking beauty; Her dark eyes seem to go right in and through you.. I tried capturing this on tape.

“My name is Anjela and I’m from Sakhalin, Russia. I am of Korean blood, but I was born and raised in Russia. I like reading books (especially Russian love stories) travelling, dancing, kids, watching movies, and making friends from around the world. My dream is to become a model. I love having my picture taken and feel very comfortable in front of the camera..”

I was very comfortable with her in front of the camera..

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