Honda R&D (ASIMO legacy / humanoid research)
DiscontinuedResearch T1
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 EvidenceWell-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 ConfidenceHigh
Data ConfidenceHigh
Last Verified2026-03-22
Primary Sources