Honda Unveils Asimo's Successor: Bipedal Robot Enters Factories and Elder Care Facilities
After years of silence, Honda officially unveiled the H-03, the successor to the iconic Asimo, in September 2027. The 1.7-meter humanoid bipedal robot can run stably, navigate stairs, and has begun pilot programs in factory assembly lines and nursing homes, priced at ¥480,000 RMB.
Overview
September 2027: Honda's annual technology showcase unveiled a new chapter in bipedal robotics.
The H-03, Honda's next-generation humanoid robot, was officially revealed — signaling the official end of the Asimo era. Standing 1.7 meters tall and weighing 78 kg, the H-03 can run at up to 6 km/h and stably perform tasks like navigating stairs, carrying objects, and holding conversations.
Technical Highlights
The H-03 represents a qualitative leap over Asimo:
| Specification | Asimo (2018) | H-03 |
|---|---|---|
| Degrees of freedom | 57 | 82 |
| Battery life | 1 hour | 4 hours |
| Load capacity | 10kg | 35kg |
| AI chip | None | NVIDIA Jetson Thor |
| Price | Not for sale | ¥480,000 |
First Deployment Scenarios
Honda has reached pilot partnerships with several Japanese companies and institutions:
- Toyota factory: Transporting components and handling simple assembly tasks
- Tokyo nursing home: Accompanying elderly residents on walks and delivering items
- Logistics warehouse: Completing the final stage of picking and packing
China Market Plans
Honda revealed the H-03 will enter the Chinese market in 2028, setting up direct competition with domestic humanoid robot companies Unitree and Zhiyuan Robotics.
Analysts note Honda's advantage lies in three decades of bipedal locomotion research, but domestic competitors' cost control and localized service capabilities should not be underestimated.
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