Japan aims to mass-produce humanoid robots by 2027 as Hitachi deploys AI-powered models and the government backs a domestic robotics strategy.

Japanese firms Toshiba and MIRISE Technologies have demonstrated a breakthrough in autonomous mobility. The ...

Japanese researchers have unveiled a robot monk powered by AI that they say can dispense spiritual advice and maybe one day ...

Home robots are no longer a futuristic concept—they are becoming a tangible part of modern living. Advances in consumer robotics have made smart home robots more capable, intuitive, and affordable ...

As Japan continues to see a rise in dementia patients, the country is actively adopting advanced IT technologies to address the issue, the BBC reported on the 8th. Last year, over 18,000 elderly ...

The newest employee at a Tokyo 7-Eleven works through the night without a single break. It silently stocks drinks and other products with mechanical precision, and cleans and mops the floor whenever ...

CES 2026 is already shaping up to be an interesting year for robots. But while some companies are chasing humanoids that can help you do stuff, there are also a surprising number of robots whose main ...

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