Honda's P2 humanoid robot recognized as "milestone" for smooth walking

Honda Motor Co. said Tuesday that its P2 bipedal humanoid robot, which was unveiled to the public in 1996, has been honored by a U.S. electronics engineering industry organization as a "milestone" that pioneered natural human-like walking motion.The predecessor of the ASIMO humanoid robot, the P2 was an autonomous robot capable of smooth bipedal walking even on uneven floors and when going up and down stairs. It helped spur humanoid robot development in Japan and abroad at a time when most robots used four legs or wheels to move.The honor is bestowed by the Institute of Electrical and Elect…READ FULL ARTICLE