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11:06AM Damian Francis | The Tokyo Motor Show is still kicking on. It will be open to the public until November 4, but the media is well and truly done with it. Now that all the manufacturers have played their hands, and the shit (in some cases) has had time to settle after hitting the fan, it seemed like a good time to sit back and take stock on what eventuated from the 41st Tokyo Motor Show. More »
Tokyo Motorshow Wrap Up
11:06AM Damian Francis | The Tokyo Motor Show is still kicking on. It will be open to the public until November 4, but the media is well and truly done with it. Now that all the manufacturers have played their hands, and the shit (in some cases) has had time to settle after hitting the fan, it seemed like a good time to sit back and take stock on what eventuated from the 41st Tokyo Motor Show. More »
Vehicles
Who Needs Training Wheels When You Have Ridiculously Elaborate Bicycle Simulators?
12:00PM Sean Fallon | Back in my day, a Huffy and some training wheels were all I needed to learn how to ride a bike. Honda thinks today’s kids need something more—like a ridiculously elaborate and expensive bicycle simulator. More »
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Honda EV-Cub Blends Electric Bike With 2WD, Star Trek-esque Communicator
1:00AM Jack Loftus | This here is what Honda hopes is the future of motorcycles. Small, electric and two-wheel drive, the EV-Cub could be ferrying riders around on its retro-styled frame as early as next year. More »
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Honda U3-X: An Omnidirectional Segway-Style Unicycle
12:10PM Wilson Rothman | Jalopnik just posted this crazy Honda unicycle, the U3-X, with “omni traction drive”. It’s definitely the first personal mobility device that might help you fulfil your lifelong dream of re-enacting Jamiroquai’s “Virtual Insanity” video. Pics and details at [Jalopnik]
Robots
Wearing An Asimo Costume May Be The Least Questionable Aspect Of Your Social Practices
3:40AM Mark Wilson | Don’t you dare finger count the months until October. This Asimo suit is a necessity in life’s constant social challenges. More »
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Cool Honda Insight ‘Let It Shine’ Ad Takes Over Vimeo
12:45PM Jack Loftus | YouTube isn’t the only video site experimenting with crazy new marketing ideas. Vimeo is at it too, teaming up with Honda to create an Insight ad that makes the entire page a little light show. More »
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How It Feels To Walk With Honda’s Cyborg Legs
9:25AM Gizmodo US Edition | Few geeks haven’t dreamt of one day taking on cyborg enhancements—me included. And today I did, thanks to two of Honda’s wearable Asimo-inspired Walk Assist devices. This is how it felt.
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Honda Asimo Creators Turning Your Brain into the Ultimate Robot Controller
3:45PM Elaine Chow | You know what I think the worst thing about having a robot army is? You have to press buttons. It’s much more satisfying to get every automaton to do your bidding by just thinking it. More »
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New Asimo Action Figures Are Heads Better than Old Asimos Action Figures
12:20AM Mark Wilson | It’s easy to lump Asimo into a stagnant pile of clips demonstrating a short robot waving, dancing and rolling down stairs since 2004. But as these 1/8 scale dolls action figures show, he’s improved. More »
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