As the country needs to address labor shortages urgently, companies and workers are exploring how robots and humans can work together better for business efficiency.

The introduction of this robot not only showcases Japan's deep expertise in the development of realistic robots but also reflects a profound insight into the societal demand for robotic companionship.

In Japan, robots are more than mere gadgetry--they're practically family. Unlike the U.S., where the icons of a dawning era of robots tend to be either the faceless, Frisbee-shaped, floor ...

Robots are serving customers in Japanese department stores and banks, as well as building advanced machines for the nation’s manufacturers. Has the future already arrived in Japan, or is the ...

Japan's delivery robot market is still at its initial stage of development and the costs for producing the machines and their operation afterward are still high.

Japan has long held a fascination with robots and their application in daily life. The country remains at the forefront of the robotics industry, in no small part due to the billions of yen’s worth in ...

The Japanese government believes robots and humans can live happily side by side. Our correspondent steps into the shoes of an “immigrant from the future” ...

The Japanese government is set to invest heavily in setting up a robotics industry, in a move that could speed up the development of futuristic devices such as robots that could nurse and ...

For Japan, the robotics revolution is an imperative. With more than a fifth of the population 65 or older, the country is banking on robots to replenish the workforce and care for the elderly.

Confronted with an aging population, Japanese robotics developers are working on conversational human companions for the elderly. Some are extremely realistic and the technology is very promising ...