Robotics Bringing New Comfort for Lonely Seniors
Robots are finding their place in responding to the needs of a population that is aging and increasingly feeling isolated. Yuko Kano, JAPAN Forward Dr…
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Nagano based company develops robot designed to reduce burden on declining rice farmers
Despite the fact that consumers have become more aware of their health in recent years, there hasn’t been any increase in quality natural farming methods…
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“Maid cafes are just the beginning”: Maid robot creator reveals his master plan [Interview]
Ever since Rosie in The Jetsons, the concept of the maid robot has become synonymous with a fictionalized version of the near future. In Japanese…
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[Report] Meet, shake hands and hug a Vtuber!? Robot technology is making dreams come true
Finally, the day when you can meet a Vtuber in person has come! The dream-like event was named『けもV シマハイイロギツネ ジャパリパークから「ヒトの国」にきたよ！よろしくにぇ！ごあいさつ会』KemoV Shimahaiirogitsune Japaripāku kara Hitonokuni ni…
Japanese micromouse robot weaves with ease through complex maze in seconds
Japanese Twitter user and robotics enthusiast Kohiro (@Savant013) is putting both his school and work experience to good use. Kohiro currently works for an automobile…
Expecting an Order in Japan? A Delivery Robot Will Come Knocking on Your Door
Kanji Takahashi, Sankei Shimbun, JAPAN Foward The Japanese government is set to green-light robot delivery services using public roads, with the aim of starting operations…
Japanese ramen chain debuts ramen delivery robot for social distancing
While many ramen shops in Japan remain open and you can even stay in your very own ramen shop-themed hotel room, heading out to your…
Top jobs which should be replaced by robots
Do you remember the time before ATM machines? When people had to wait in line at the bank just to deposit their paycheck or withdraw…
MOS Burger and Lawson Embrace Automation as Japan’s Labor Shortage Worsens
In the Western world, the economic effects of automation are a growing concern. American political candidates like Andrew Yang are warning that the world economy…
Orihime: The Japanese Robot Giving People Jobs
Despite their enormous potential to help mankind grow and develop, robots sometimes get a bad rep. Recently, they have been increasingly branded by some media…
The Many Faces of Pepper The Empathetic Humanoid Robot
Robots have their nay-Sayers. Just listen to tech-entrepreneurs like Elon Musk or Andrew Yang and you’ll likely have trouble sleeping at night. According to them,…
Japan’s New Communicative Pet Family Robot Was Born To Love You
When you think of Japanese robotics, it’s easy to be distracted by some of the more eccentric and outlandish examples such as robot-staffed hotels or…
Uniqlo’s 1st Automated Warehouse Replaces 90% Of Workforce With Robots
In an effort to solve problems related to storage costs and delivery inefficiency, Japanese casual wear designer and retailer UNIQLO has implemented an overhaul resulting…
Anime Girl Hologram Companion Mass Produced To Serve You At Home
Live together with your favorite anime character as your personal hologram assistant. When Gatebox Lab announced it’s ambitious project to design a “Hologram Communication Robot”…
An AI Candidate Is Running For Mayor In Tokyo, Promising Impartial Politics
An “AI candidate” for mayor in Tokyo is promising fair and balanced politics in a news story out of a science fiction novel. Whether it’s…