Honda (honda.com) Honda ASIMO
by Honda · November 2000
Honda ASIMO was one of the most advanced humanoid robots of its era, serving as a research platform and ambassador for Honda's robotics ambitions for over two decades. Retired in 2022, ASIMO inspired generations of roboticists and demonstrated that bipedal locomotion at near-human scale was achievable.
Capabilities
Specifications
Physical
Performance
Power & Battery
Sensing & Perception
Computing & AI
Connectivity
Control
Other
Pricing and Availability
This robot is only available to enterprise customers and commercial partners. Contact the manufacturer directly for pricing, availability, and licensing terms.
Pricing has not been publicly disclosed by Honda. Check the manufacturer's website for the latest information.
AI, Data & Privacy
Strong - all data stays on the device
This robot processes and stores all data locally on the device itself. No personal data leaves the hardware, which provides the strongest level of data protection for EU residents under GDPR. There is no cross-border data transfer risk.
How to keep it private
ASIMO was a fully self-contained system with all processing on a custom Honda compute unit. No cloud connectivity was used. The robot operated entirely on-device for all functions including navigation, face recognition, and speech processing. Retired in 2022 with no updates since 2018.
Available privacy controls
Fully air-gapped system with no internet connectivity or cloud data transmission
Robot could only be controlled via authenticated Honda operator console on the local network
ASIMO was a fully offline, closed system with no cloud connectivity, making it inherently private by design. The robot is retired as of 2022 and no longer receives updates. No personal data was transmitted externally during operation. This entry is maintained for historical reference only.
What this means for EU residents
All processing on custom Honda compute unit. No cloud connectivity. System retired in 2022 with no updates since 2018. Technology transferred to Honda ASIMO OS for 0 Series electric vehicles.
What the AI can do 8 capabilities
Security features 2 features
- closed-system
- operator-console-access-only
Configurability details None
Fully closed proprietary system. Operated only via Honda operator console. Retired in 2022. No SDK or API ever publicly released. Technology legacy continues in Honda Avatar Robot and ASIMO OS for EVs.
Research notice
The information above is compiled from manufacturer documentation, published privacy policies, independent security research, and community findings as of the dates listed in our sources. AI capabilities, privacy features, and data handling practices may change with firmware updates or policy revisions. We make every effort to be accurate, but errors are possible. Always do your own research before purchasing. Check the manufacturer's latest privacy policy and terms of service directly for the most current information.
Sources
All information on this page is based on the following sources. Links open in a new tab.
- Honda ASIMO Official Page - accessed 2026-03-01
- Honda Robotics Overview - accessed 2026-03-01
- ASIMO Wikipedia - accessed 2026-03-29
- Honda ASIMO OS for EVs - accessed 2026-03-29
- Honda Global Privacy Policy - accessed 2026-03-29