Name game

Science News, Oct 1, 2005 by Dennis Lynch, N. Moreira

Does the name of Honda's robot, Asimo, have a meaning in Japanese, or is it just a tip of the hat to Isaac Asimov ("Easy Striders: New humanoids with efficient gaits change the robotics landscape," SN: 8/6/05, p. 88)?

DENNIS LYNCH, GLENSHAW, PA.

Asimo's name stands for Advanced Step in Innovative Mobility.--N. MOREIRA

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