Will Smith had reason to worry in I, Robot, and it appears we do too. On May 13, Honda's ASIMO ("Advanced Step in Innovative MObility") robot will be given a conducting baton to lead Yo Yo Ma and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra in a performance of Honda favourite "Impossible Dream" from the musical Man of La Mancha - a sure sign that humans will become redundant and possibly reduced to robot slaves in no time (here's to hoping they assign me to Johnny-Five's prison camp and not the Daleks).
According to Wired, the history-making and rather ironic event (Japanese car manufacturer's creation performing in the Motor City!) will take place at the Detroit School of Arts beginning at 8:00 p.m., with a masterclass taking place afterwards.
In addition, Honda plans to donate one million smackers to the Orchestra's educational fund, as well as team up to offer "training in string instruments, a scholarship program, an educational concert series, support for live classical performances and a fundraiser."
ASIMO in action
"Impossible Dream"
According to Wired, the history-making and rather ironic event (Japanese car manufacturer's creation performing in the Motor City!) will take place at the Detroit School of Arts beginning at 8:00 p.m., with a masterclass taking place afterwards.
In addition, Honda plans to donate one million smackers to the Orchestra's educational fund, as well as team up to offer "training in string instruments, a scholarship program, an educational concert series, support for live classical performances and a fundraiser."
ASIMO in action
"Impossible Dream"