Honda R&D (ASIMO legacy / humanoid research)

Discontinued Research T1
Japan Est. 1960

Overview

This organization is widely cited for its humanoid robot program or long-running humanoid research. Included in Batch 7 as part of the final global sweep of high-confidence, historically significant humanoid initiatives.

Robot & Capabilities

Safety & Compliance

ASIMO program discontinued 2022. Decades of humanoid safety research legacy. Honda pivoting to Avatar robot with safety-first teleoperation design.

Evidence & Demos

Stage Evidence Well-documented humanoid robot program or research group referenced widely in primary literature and official communications. (Sources: https://global.honda, https://humanoid.guide/manufacturers/)

Data Provenance

Scope Confidence High
Data Confidence High
Last Verified 2026-03-22