Robots have never felt as close to becoming a part of everyday life as they do today. Their widespread use now seems likely ...

Researchers at Chiba University conducted a large-scale survey among older adults, families, caregivers, and developers to ...

It sounds like something from a sci-fi film - but some scientists believe this clever new tech could help alleviate strains ...

The retail industry is rapidly transforming with the integration of advanced technologies. In a significant leap towards automation, Japanese convenience ...

Yukiko Namekata, a resident at an elder care facility in Tokyo run by Zenkoukai, and her caregiver follow the movement of a miniature humanoid robot called PALRO. At top, AIREC, an artificial ...

A local startup is using artificial intelligence and robotics in an unlikely way: making sashimi and other fish dishes better tasting, longer lasting and more humane. El Segundo-based Shinkei Systems ...

Faced with an aging population and labor shortages, Japanese businesses are increasingly relying on service robots to supplement their workforce, according to Bloomberg. Research firm Fuji Keizai ...

Upon arrival at Japan’s Henn na Hotel, you are greeted by a pair of receptionists nodding from behind the front desk as you check in at a tablet. A quiet grace emanates from their serene smiles, ...