The presentation discusses the history and capabilities of humanoid robots like ASIMO developed by Honda. It provides an overview of what a humanoid robot is, noting they resemble humans in appearance and behavior with a head, legs, arms and hands. The history of Honda's humanoid development is reviewed, highlighting their models from 2000-2011 that increased in capabilities and walking speed over time. ASIMO is presented as Honda's flagship humanoid, first unveiled in 2000, that can recognize objects, gestures, voices and perform tasks like walking, climbing stairs and serving drinks. Applications of humanoids in areas like entertainment, assistance, manufacturing and more are discussed.