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Old Jan 7, 2025 | 10:16 AM
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https://www.shm-afeela.com/config/model/afeela1

Sony/Honda Afeela reservations are available if you live in CA. $200 refundable deposit and a supposed delivery starting in mid 2026. Pricing seems non-competitive at $90K for the Origin trim or $103K for the Signature trim and limited specs available
Looks like a police car.


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Old Jan 7, 2025 | 10:22 AM
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I’m not afeelaing that. Definitely cop car based on a Honda vehicle vibes. Robocop 2026
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Old Jan 7, 2025 | 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by LeX2K
Looks pretty good but 40 sensors? Maybe that's why it costs so much.
From the site - "Anticipated to be equipped with a total of 40 sensors, including 18 cameras, 1 LiDAR, 9 radars, and 12 ultrasonic both inside and outside the vehicle."

LiDAR will definitely cost a pretty penny. I'm struggling to figure out where 18 cameras make sense on the car.
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Old Jan 7, 2025 | 10:55 AM
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Not feeling it either

Like the color though 🤣

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Old Jan 7, 2025 | 12:39 PM
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What does the hardware interface section of the MCU look like for all those cameras and sensors?
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Old Jan 7, 2025 | 01:11 PM
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https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/7/24...v-asimo-os-ces

Honda Zero

Honda Zero prototypes introduced at CES. Looks are...interesting. I wonder what will carry over to actual production vehicles
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Old Jan 7, 2025 | 01:14 PM
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I don't know



This is better



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Old Jan 7, 2025 | 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by LeX2K
I don't know



This is better

Yikes! 😳
It might take me a while to warm up to these new styles. Lol
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Old Jan 7, 2025 | 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Margate330
Yikes! 😳
It might take me a while to warm up to these new styles. Lol
These are only concepts, they will not end up looking anything like what's pictured, at least I pray to God they won't. I think people are getting a little over excited with AI
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Old Jan 7, 2025 | 01:36 PM
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The designer likes big butts and he cannot lie
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Old Jan 7, 2025 | 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by AMIRZA786
These are only concepts, they will not end up looking anything like what's pictured, at least I pray to God they won't.
Less than 2 years away supposedly so the design has to be locked in. Or they are blowing smoke.


This is flat out one of the funniest things I've ever seen hope the car version goes over a bit better.

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Originally Posted by Allen K
The designer likes big butts and he cannot lie
Facepalm, horrible!
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Originally Posted by LeX2K
Less than 2 years away supposedly so the design has to be locked in. Or they are blowing smoke.


This is flat out one of the funniest things I've ever seen hope the car version goes over a bit better.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTlV0Y5yAww
Maybe the backpack was a bit too much?
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Old Jan 7, 2025 | 03:01 PM
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Definitely not ready for that moon landing it appears to have been designed for.
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Old Jan 7, 2025 | 03:07 PM
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For a ~20 year old robot, that's not too bad. Definitely a dinosaur compared to today's tech though
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