May 14th, 2008 · Detroit's Orchestra Hall was like a scene out of the Jetsons on Tuesday night. A robot designed by Honda conducted the Detroit Symphony. ASIMO, which stands for Advanced Step in Innovative Mobility, led musicians during a performance of The Impossible Dream.
May 13th, 2008 · Music critics sometimes slam symphony conductors for their overly robotic approach. When the Detroit Symphony performs today with soloist Yo-Yo Ma, that criticism won't be.a criticism. The DSO will be led by Honda's ASIMO robot.
Dec 13th, 2004 · The consumer robot Asimo can follow directions, walk up stairs, and even hula. His creators at Honda say a commercial version could soon be available to assist the elderly and the handicapped. But critics scoff at the notion that robots will be practical or cost-effective any time in the near future. Hear NPR's Laura Sydell.