Honda

DiscontinuedResearch T1Discontinued
JapanTokyoEst. 1948Public

Overview

Honda’s ASIMO was a landmark bipedal humanoid research and demonstration robot. Multiple reports indicate Honda ended development around mid-2018 to focus on other applications of the underlying technologies. This entry is retained for historical lineage rather than current market activity.

Robot & Capabilities

ProgramASIMO
TypeBipedal
Target Use CasesResearch; demos; tech transfer

Safety & Compliance

ASIMO program discontinued 2022 after pioneering humanoid safety research. Legacy includes decades of safe bipedal locomotion research.

Evidence & Demos

Stage EvidenceReports state Honda ended ASIMO development in 2018 (Robot Report / Engadget). (Sources: https://www.engadget.com/2018-06-29-asimo-dead.html, https://www.therobotreport.com/honda-asimo-robot-discontinued/)

Data Provenance

Scope ConfidenceHigh
Data ConfidenceHigh
Last Verified2026-03-22