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jaw96

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Since: Mar 11, 2004
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2004 10:27 pm
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Can anyone confirm if Honda named Asimo after Asimov?

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ravi618

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Fri Mar 12, 2004 2:33 pm
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>Can anyone confirm if Honda named Asimo after Asimov?
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The makers of Asimo say no but of course it is.
Rande....

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Fri Mar 12, 2004 11:41 pm Post subject: Re: Asimo the robot? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

They say that they named it 'Advanced Simulation In MOvement' or something similar, but that just sounds contrived. "Student - NAU" <jaw96 DeleteThis @dana.ucc.nau.edu> wrote in message news:768bce36.0403111927.30e34393@posting.google.com... > Can anyone confirm if Honda named Asimo after Asimov?<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: Asimo the robot?

greg

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(Msg. 4) Posted: Fri Mar 12, 2004 11:41 pm Post subject: Re: Asimo the robot? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

In article <4051b00b$1@dnews.tpgi.com.au>, S.E. <S.nospamedwards DeleteThis @sed.com> wrote: > They say that they named it 'Advanced Simulation In MOvement' or > something similar, but that just sounds contrived. Shame they didn't contrive to use the 'v' as well or maybe that would be too close -- Greg Toland mailto: greg DeleteThis @gctsmt.demon.co.uk<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: Asimo the robot?

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(Msg. 5) Posted: Fri Mar 12, 2004 11:41 pm Post subject: Re: Asimo the robot? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

"S.E." <S.nospamedwards.RemoveThis@sed.com> wrote in message news:4051b00b$1@dnews.tpgi.com.au... > They say that they named it 'Advanced Simulation In MOvement' or something > similar, but that just sounds contrived. They just don't wanna get sued by IA's estate . Have a great day! Ernest _____________________ "paid I am worked."<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: Asimo the robot?

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(Msg. 6) Posted: Sun Mar 14, 2004 1:22 am Post subject: Re: Asimo the robot? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

"S.E." <S.nospamedwards.RemoveThis@sed.com> wrote in message news:4051b00b$1@dnews.tpgi.com.au... > They say that they named it 'Advanced Simulation In MOvement' or something > similar, but that just sounds contrived. > > "Student - NAU" <jaw96.RemoveThis@dana.ucc.nau.edu> wrote in message > news:768bce36.0403111927.30e34393@posting.google.com... > > Can anyone confirm if Honda named Asimo after Asimov? > Integrated Scientific Advanced Algorithmic Circuitry (or something like that) would have gotten my vote<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: Asimo the robot?

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(Msg. 7) Posted: Sun Mar 14, 2004 7:22 am Post subject: Re: Asimo the robot? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

>From: "davyd" >> They say that they named it 'Advanced Simulation In MOvement' or something >> similar, but that just sounds contrived. >> >> "Student - NAU" <jaw96.DeleteThis@dana.ucc.nau.edu> wrote in message >> news:768bce36.0403111927.30e34393@posting.google.com... >> > Can anyone confirm if Honda named Asimo after Asimov? >> > >Integrated Scientific Advanced Algorithmic Circuitry >(or something like that) would have gotten my vote I'm guessing that they had to avoid an exact duplication for trademark purposes. Someone else suggested the Asimov estate might sue, but that seems less likely (I could be wrong). -- Ferengi rule of acquisition #192: Never cheat a Klingon...unless you're sure you can get away with it.<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: Asimo the robot?

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