Humanoid · Research and development
P2
Where the robot stands : Paper announcement · Proof: statements only. Vuntum has not yet recorded any proof of a demonstration or a sale. See the rule
Useful for: Education and programming · Research and development
Where used: School and laboratory · For: Research and education · Maker based in Japan
by Honda
Key facts
The P2 is a humanoid robot made by Honda, intended for research and education. It was presented in 1996 and moves on two legs. It can climb stairs.
- Locomotion
- Biped Claimed by the manufacturerClaimed by the manufacturer. Honda (official product pages), accessed 17 October 2026. Original text: “a humanoid robot with a bipedal walking mechanism and dual-arm mechanism”
- Announcement date
- 1996-01-01 Claimed by the manufacturerClaimed by the manufacturer. Honda (official product pages), accessed 17 October 2026. Original text: “it announced the P2, a humanoid robot with a bipedal walking mechanism and dual-arm mechanism, in 1996”
- Climbs stairs
- Yes ascend or descend even long flights of stairs Claimed by the manufacturerClaimed by the manufacturer. Honda (official product pages), accessed 17 October 2026. Original text: “The P2 can use a six-axis force sensor to estimate tread depth to continuously ascend or descend even long flights of stairs without missing its footing.”
Not disclosed price, height, weight, battery life, availability in France
