ASIMO Offers South Africa’s School
Children a Glimpse of the Future
Photos: Honda
Science was brought to ‘life’
for hundreds of South African school children when they came
face to face with ASIMO, the world’s most advanced humanoid
robot. ASIMO met the students during a series of specially
arranged shows, which were organized by Honda South Africa to
help raise interest in science and engineering amongst the
regions’ school children. The shows were held at Honda’s stand
at Auto Africa in Johannesburg, the country’s premier motor
show.
During each performance
ASIMO highlighted the importance of engineering and science to
society and offered encouragement to the students to play an
active role in shaping their own future.
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The event was organized in
conjunction with Honda Finance, The Star, South Africa’s daily
newspaper, and the DINALEDI Focus Schools Project, which aims to
increase the number and performance of children in South Africa
studying mathematics and physical science, especially girls and
the disadvantaged.
In total 1,200 school children and
their teachers attended the shows and each received a maths and
science themed ‘Study Buddy’ teaching aid.
Hiroaki Shibata, Managing Director,
Honda South Africa said: “These educational shows are a great
opportunity to show to young people in South Africa the exciting
challenges they could face through a career in science and engineering.
ASIMO demonstrates the diverse and revolutionary projects children could
become involved in and I hope it inspires more young children to realize
that science and engineering can be fun.”
