ASIMO the Robot to Conduct Detroit Symphony Orchestra

[mandy]

ASIMO, Honda’s amazing 51-inch tall humanoid robot, is preparing to conduct the Detroit Symphony Orchestra in a performance of “Impossible Dream.” Along with renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma, the mechanical marvel will open a special concert performance for young people in Detroit on May 13...

full article: http://www.deviceguru.com.nyud.net:8080/...orchestra/

[BellisimaJ.]

A comment left at the original article:

Does ASIMO have directional hearing because that is one of the most important skills of a conductor.
This enables them to essentially conduct the orchestra.
If ASIMO has this capability then it wont be long till your wive/ girlfriend runs of with one of these bots.

The link above seems to be broken, Mandy. The link is: 

http://www.deviceguru.com/2008/05/02/rob...a/#more-75