Honda ASIMO Specifications

Specifications reflect 2011 final generation (ASIMO retired March 2022)

Legacy Data: These specifications represent Honda ASIMO's final generation from 2011. The robot was not actively developed after 2018 and was officially retired in March 2022. Existing units are preserved in Honda museums and exhibits.

Physical
Height	130 cm (4'3")
Weight	~54 kg (119 lbs) — 2011 generation
Degrees of Freedom (DOF)	57 total (28 body, 5 per hand)
Payload Capacity	~1 kg (light manipulation only)
Hand Design	5-fingered hands with force feedback

Power & Battery
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Battery Capacity	~1 kWh
Runtime	~1 hour (continuous walking/movement)
Power Draw	~600W average during active movement

Mobility
Max Walking Speed	2.7 km/h (1.7 mph)
Max Running Speed	9 km/h (5.6 mph)
Locomotion	Bipedal walking and running
Terrain Capability	Flat indoor surfaces; can climb stairs

Sensing & Perception
Cameras	2 cameras (head-mounted)
Laser Range Finder	Yes — for obstacle detection and navigation
Ultrasonic Sensors	Multiple array around body
Floor Sensors	Foot pressure/floor contact sensors
Other Sensors	Gyroscopes, accelerometers, joint angle encoders

AI & Software
Onboard Compute	Custom embedded computer (dual-core processor)
AI/ML Framework	Pre-programmed routines; gesture and voice recognition
Autonomy Level	Semi-autonomous; can navigate and execute scripted tasks with human oversight
Gesture Recognition	Hand gestures and body postures
Voice Recognition	Basic speech recognition (limited vocabulary)

Actuators & Drive
Total Motors	57 (one per degree of freedom)
Motor Types	AC servomotors with high precision and low backlash
Torque Range	~10–100 Nm (varies by joint)

Historical Comparison With Modern Humanoids

Spec	Honda ASIMO (2011)	BD Atlas	Tesla Optimus
Height	130 cm	150 cm	173 cm
Weight	~54 kg	~89 kg	~57 kg
Walking Speed	2.7 km/h	1.4 km/h	8 km/h
Running Speed	9 km/h	Not available	N/A
Runtime	~1 hr	~1–2 hrs	~8 hrs
DOF	57	28+	50+
Payload	~1 kg	50 kg	20 kg

Please note: ASIMO specifications reflect the 2011 final generation, produced 1986–2022. The robot was a research and demonstration platform, not a commercial product. Modern humanoid robots feature substantially higher payload capacities, longer runtime, and more advanced AI systems. Historical data is approximate based on published Honda technical documentation and industry sources.