Technical college students from across Japan gathered in Shizuoka Prefecture, central Japan for a robot soccer tournament.

Researchers at Kyoto University have developed Buddharoid. This is an AI-powered humanoid robot designed to act like a Buddhist priest, amid Japan’s priest shortage.

Who are Megan and Ben? ► Megan - Grew up in America, then lived in Germany, China, and now in Japan - An absolute fiend for ...

Critics say the fee rise is designed to keep ‘poor’ foreigners out, as Japan bets on AI and robots to plug its growing staffing shortfall.

This is the first iRobot product rollout since the company emerged from a pre-packaged Chapter 11 bankruptcy process in January.

Japan and the U.S. will collaborate on developing artificial intelligence robots for shipbuilding, a sector that President ...

OITA -- A graduate student here has been developing an "inconvenient robot" that is selfish and whose battery cannot be charged at home to encourage e･･･ ...

Video. An AI powered robot monk called Buddharoid debuts in a Kyoto temple, answering personal questions and raising new questions about faith and technology.

Robot Food has designed a new identity for Japan’s leading vinegar and seasoning brand, with the aim of demystifying Japanese ...

In the Touch & Tickle Lab, we invite participants to experience Hektor, the tickle robot, in the name of scientific progress. In a typical visit, participants remove their shoes and socks and then ...