Japan has long been at the forefront of technological innovation, particularly in the field of robotics. However, in recent years, ...

But the tone and pizzazz of IREX has always been provided by the humanoids. It’s a somehow thrilling spectacle to see robots that look a bit like us, sort of doing things we can do, with the half plea ...

The Humanoids Summit is expanding to Asia with its first Japanese edition in Tokyo, scheduled for May 28-29, 2026 at the Takanawa Convention Center. The site of this event reflects Japan's rising ...

Telexistence Inc. (TX) and Seven-Eleven Japan Co., Ltd. (SEJ) have entered into a partnership to jointly develop, validate, and introduce humanoid robots powered by generative AI. The initiative will ...

Japan's university system has long centred on engineering faculties led by manufacturing, resulting in a relative shortage of ...

The government now considers dementia one of its most urgent policy challenges. The Health Ministry projects that ...

From demonstrating its rescue capabilities during disasters to busting a move and serving up drinks, the latest advances in ...

Japan's government has identified dementia as one of its most urgent policy challenges, with the Health Ministry estimating ...

A nationwide survey in Japan shows divides in acceptance of home-care robots. Surprisingly, openness and trust, rather than age, determine whether people are willing to let robots into their homes and ...