Honda’s humanoid robot Asimo, described as the most technologically advanced creation of its kind, will be on display at Sacramento State March 31 through April 2.

This will be the final destination for Asimo, short for Advanced Step in Innovative Mobility, concluding its nationwide tour.

The College of Engineering and Computer Science from Sac State will be hosting the event. “We feel quite fortunate to be selected,” said Associate Dean of Engineering and Computer Science Mary Jane Lee. “It’s a big deal for us.”

Asimo comes equipped with facial recognition, the ability to climb uneven surfaces angled up to 30 degrees and voice recognition that can be programmed to respond to an individual, according to Honda’s Asimo Web site.

“It’s really a full theatrical performance,” said Stephen Keeney, Asimo project leader from American Honda. “You don’t want to miss it; it’s truly amazing.”

Public appearances of Asimo at Sac State will be held in the University Union Ballroom at 2:30 p.m. on March 31 and April 1, and at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. on April 2.

Each day will include demonstrations from nine Sac State clubs, displaying student made robots before and after each Asimo demonstration.

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