Panasonic Japan announced [press release in English] the development of the so-called HOSPI-Rimo yesterday, a cute “Communication Assistance Robot” specifically designed for medical use. HOSPI-Rimo ...

There's a lot of talk about Japan's rapidly aging society, and how it is expected to literally place a heavy burden on the island nation's caregivers. Among the many projected problems is a smaller ...

With the aging of populations in many countries around the world, particularly Japan, there are ever increasing numbers of elderly to care for, but relatively fewer younger people to do the job.

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Panasonic took part in one of the world's largest robot exhibitions, the International Robot Exhibition 2015 (held from December 2 to 5, 2015 at Tokyo Big Sight). Panasonic ...

North America-based Panasonic Corporation announced that it has developed a “companion” robot with human-like movements and communication skills. The robot, developed as a proof of concept, debuts at ...

Panasonic has proposed a number of new robotic solutions this week at the International Robot Exhibition, which could be of great help in a range of different industries. Perhaps the most interesting ...

Panasonic isn't the first company to turn to robots as a means for dispensing drugs, but it looks like it's set to become one of the bigger players in the still fledgling field, with it announcing ...

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Panasonic Corporation of North America announced it has developed a “companion” robot with human-like movements and communication skills. The robot, developed as a proof of ...