AWAJI, Hyogo Prefecture--A cow-shaped ice cream dispenser that can deliver a serving in a mere 27 seconds and also utter simple phrases is proving to be a huge hit with customers at an expressway rest ...

TOKYO -- A fund backed in part by Toyota Motor has invested in MJI, a venture creating a robot that can converse with and watch over its owner.

A talking robot which chats to elderly people, reminding them to take their medication and stay active, has been launched in London. Elli. Q, which is one of the most advanced social companion robots ...

This photo shows the communication robot Gansheruju Haro (Gundam Concierge Haro), based on the character Haro from the "Mobile Suit Gundam" anime franchise. (C) Sotsu Co. / Sunrise Japanese toymaker ...