Robot Conducts Detroit Symphony

asimo.jpgHere’s something you don’t see every day – a Honda robot conducting a live symphony (click here for the story and here for the video).

The details:

  • ASIMO is a 4-foot 3-inch tall robot designed by Honda Motor Co.
  • The robot perfectly mimicked the actions of a conductor to the Detroit Symphony
  • Honda spokeswoman: this may be the first time a robot has conducted a live show
  • Honda brought ASIMO to Detroit to highlight its recent $1 million gift to the orchestra
Thursday, May 15th, 2008 Bob, Music