In Japan, robots are more than mere gadgetry--they're practically family. Unlike the U.S., where the icons of a dawning era of robots tend to be either the faceless, Frisbee-shaped, floor-scrubbing ...

In the heart of Japan’s bustling capital, Tokyo, a new chapter in the robotics narrative is being written by none ...

Andy Rubin, creator of Android and a former Google executive, has launched a new startup focused on humanoid robots, said a ...

At several restaurants in the heart of Tokyo, robotic felines glide effortlessly between tables, balancing trays of steaming dishes. With a flick of the ears and a cheerful “Meow,” robots announce ...

There's no doubt that robotics is going to experience unprecedented growth over the next decade as the world becomes more automated, but certain countries have been leading the charge towards that ...

FRANKFURT, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Industrial Robot installation in Japan rose by +9% and reached 50,413 units in 2022. This result is exceeding the pre-pandemic level of 49,908 units in 2019. Japan ...

The real AI race isn’t just about smarter code — it’s about who will shape the future of power, machines and, ultimately, ...

Research in Japan shows that openness and trust are key to accepting home-care robots, impacting willingness to share ...

Japan's delivery robot market is still at its initial stage of development and the costs for producing the machines and their operation afterward are still high. Abstract The aging of Japanese society ...

TOKYO -- At a university lab in a Tokyo suburb, engineering students are wiring a rubbery robot face to simulate six basic expressions: anger, fear, sadness, happiness, surprise and disgust. Hooked up ...

STORY: Japan's Shichi-Go-San - Japanese for "Seven-Five-Three" - ceremony is usually a way for parents to celebrate their children growing up and wish them health and good fortune in the future. It ...