KAMI-SHIHORO, Hokkaido--The fifth annual Alpine Rescue Contest was held here, featuring the latest robots, drones and exploration vehicles that could be used to save people lost or stranded on ...

Aimed at boosting productivity despite labor shortages, a new group will train advisers to help companies introduce and use ...

Compact robots that can rest on human shoulders are guiding tourists around Tokyo, but their creator is touting a more ...

Japan has long held a fascination with robots and their application in daily life. The country remains at the forefront of the robotics industry, in no small part due to the billions of yen’s worth in ...

Welcome to the Tech Latest podcast. Every Tuesday, our tech experts Katey Creel and Akito Tanaka deliver the hottest trends and news from the sector. In this episode, Akito speaks with Tokyo ...

Recently in Tokyo an AI-driven robot leaned over a man lying on his back and gently put a hand on his knee and another on a shoulder and rolled him onto his side -- a maneuver used to change diapers ...

His net worth soared 248 per cent in 2025 as he embarked on an AI spending spree. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...

I expect that many more disaster response robots will be developed in the future, and they will play a crucial role in saving lives when disasters occur.

(washigtonpost) - feeding machine and a furry, therapeutic seal _ both designed to make life easier for older people _ were among robots honored at a government-sponsored robotics award ceremony in ...

(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) The nursing robots market is poised for growth due to the aging population, nurse shortages, and increased healthcare spending. Key opportunities lie in elderly care, ...

Robots sent in to explore the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant have found high radiation levels in three reactor buildings that may seriously hinder efforts to bring the plant under control, Japan's ...