The Chinese government is betting that robots will drive economic growth. But the bots can’t really do much yet.

New Zealand faces a healthcare worker shortage and more need for carers. London-based robot designer Rich Walker talks about ...

Japan's university system has long centred on engineering faculties led by manufacturing, resulting in a relative shortage of ...

Japan has long been at the forefront of technological innovation, particularly in the field of robotics. However, in recent years, ...

Moflin is an AI pet which has erupted in popularity in Japan. It has now launched in the UK and US, but will it have the same ...

The Monster Wolf comes from Ohta Seiki, a precision machining company based in Hokkaido. The device bristles with LEDs, ...

The Kyoto Humanoid Association (KyoHA), a coalition initiated by Waseda University and Murata Manufacturing Co., has welcomed several new members, including Renesas Electronics, in its effort to ...

While Taiwanese manufacturers historically held little sway in conventional industrial robotic arms, the AI robot era—exemplified by humanoid robots—is seen as a ...

Social by nature, humans interact in multiple ways—through voice, vision and touch. Reflecting these humanistic qualities, robotic capabilities are improving, and as such, human-robot interaction will ...

MIAMI BEACH—Dog-like robots whose heads look like tech billionaires—and whose backsides poop out prints—are the viral must-see artworks at Art Basel Miami Beach this week. Called “Regular Animals,” ...

Devices that conceal unwanted noises are the next frontier in advanced toilet technology. Would you like some peaceful birdsong, or perhaps a burst of artillery fire? Donna Burke, who moved to Japan ...

The Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi is about noticing and appreciating imperfection, impermanence, and the understated beauty in everyday life. Embracing the principles of wabi-sabi might be the ...