The robot ASIMO (stands for Advanced Step in Innovative Mobility), built by Honda, has performed its first live performance with Detroit Symphony orchestra earlier this week.

After beeping the words "Hello, everyone", he waved to the orchestra to begin. It nodded its head at various sections and gestured with one or both hands.

ASIMO was programmed to mimic the work of a conductor - but not to respond to the musicians.

See him in action here