KYOTO, Japan -- Japanese makers of electronic parts and semiconductor devices are joining an initiative to develop and mass-produce humanoid robots by 2027, pooling Japanese technology in a bid to ...

While humanoid robots from China and the US have captured the imagination of people for their skill at serving drinks, taking ...

TOKYO -- Kawasaki Heavy Industries' new prototype robot may not look as human as some of its competitors' machines, and it is equipped with only limited artificial intelligence.

But the tone and pizzazz of IREX has always been provided by the humanoids. It’s a somehow thrilling spectacle to see robots ...

The Humanoids Summit is expanding to Asia with its first Japanese edition in Tokyo, scheduled for May 28–29, 2026 at the Takanawa Convention Center.

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

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 ...

California startups are building robots to help with fold laundry and other tedious tasks as the race to dominate artificial ...

Discover how a cutting-edge, 12-meter humanoid robot is revolutionizing railway maintenance in Japan. Designed by Nesco, this impressive rail-road vehicle uses advanced VR control technology, allowing ...

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

The government now considers dementia one of its most urgent policy challenges. The Health Ministry projects that ...