A Vision 60 robodog operates alongside Japan Ground Self-Defense Force troops at Narashino Training Area outside Tokyo, Jan.

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 ...

TOKYO (Reuters) - 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 manoeuvre used ...

Japan’s Mirumi robot charm is a cute, interactive bag accessory designed to spark joy and can become the next viral trend.

If you're still obsessing over Labubu, it might be time to say goodbye because 2026 may have already found its next big obsession. Japan's newest craze, Mirumi, isn't a doll or a collectible keychain ...

Adaptable, AI-enabled robots for personalized life coaching and physical assistance could help us become a more productive and inclusive society. What if instead of replacing us in our jobs, ...

* 80% would share data with doctors, but far fewer trust companies * Users value usefulness; developers //prioritize safety and privacy Japan, home to the world's ...