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  • Pour One Out for ASIMO as Honda Retires Its Sweet Boy

    Pour One Out for ASIMO as Honda Retires Its Sweet Boy

    Twenty-two years ago, Honda brought a new joy into this world. He stood just under four feet tall, barely bigger than a then-four-year-old Steve. His name was ASIMO, and from the moment I first saw him in Popular Science magazine, he was my friend. A kindred spirit, a kind fellow.


  • RIP Asimo, You Useless Robotic Honda Ad

    RIP Asimo, You Useless Robotic Honda Ad

    Photo: Getty Honda just announced that it will cease development of Asimo, the super cute humanoid that tours the world in the name of stunt marketing. Asimo was 18 years old. Asimo, once heralded as the future of robotics, was not even old enough to buy a beer. But it was always happy to help…