Researchers in Japan and Switzerland have revealed a giant robotic hand that could transform how communities prepare for and ...

Researchers in Japan have tested a colossal robotic hand to clear earthquake rubble, paving the way for a breakthrough in ...

A Swiss business project aims to introduce delivery robots in Japan as the country faces staff shortages in the food and ...

Soft robots need advanced sensing to safely interact with humans, but combining multiple sensors in soft materials is ...

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 ...

The introduction of this robot not only showcases Japan's deep expertise in the development of realistic robots but also reflects a profound insight into the societal demand for robotic companionship.

El Segundo based Shinkei Systems Corp. uses robots and AI to automate ikejime, a centuries-old Japanese fish processing ...

According to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), Japan’s auto industry installed 13,000 industrial robots in 2024, up 11% on 2023.

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.

Japan shipped approximately 3.4 billion yen's worth of robots in 2012, comprising nearly 50% of the global market share," the University of Tokyo noted.

Japanese hospital patients shared the waiting room with a "Receptionist Robot" on June 25 in Aizu Wakamatsu, Japan. The hospital has purchased three of the robots to greet patients, guide people ...