subject: Japanese Translation Workers Discuss Advancements In Robotics [print this page] In recent times, we are seeing more humanoid robots being used to attract the attention of large audiences and class rooms. One example is Hondas ASIMO robot which will be used to conduct the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. While Honda maybe inadvertently slapping GM, Ford and Chrysler in the face in their own backyard, their goal is to draw attention to the Detroit Symphonys music education programs, and particularly to encourage and support involvement of children in Detroit.
While Hondas research and development in humanoid robotics is the most famous, other companies have also been developing robots that foster learning. According to one Japanese Translation worker who works in the robotic field, the United Kingdom has been busy investing in new robotics technologies. In classes where robots are used for teaching and educational purposes, there has been a 200-percent increase in enrollment. This is good news for the U.K. which has had great difficulty in attracting students to science and technology courses.
According to another Certified Japanese Translation and robotics engineer, it isnt clear yet how the British are using their robots. The sensors on the robots allow them to complete such requests as speaking, follow and moving across patterns, and playing and dancing to music. Perhaps one of the more useful features allows students to enter programming code into the robots.
While the U.K. is just scratching the surface of robots technology, Honda has poured millions of dollars in funding robot technology since 1986. The Honda project initially began for the purpose of helping handicapped and other people in need. The AISMO robot was launched on February 14, 2002 when it rang the opening bell for at the New York Stock Exchange.
