Would you work with a joke-cracking robot? Japan tries to catch up with China’s humanoids

At Japan’s first robotics expo, Tokyo turns to ‘physical AI’ as China and the US dominate robot manufacturing View on ...

In Japan, the robot isn’t coming for your job; it’s filling the one nobody wants

Driven by labor shortages, Japan is pushing physical AI from pilot projects into real-world deployment.

Japanese tech giants launch joint venture targeting physical AI for robots and machines

Japanese technology giants SoftBank Group Corp., Sony Corp. and NEC Corp. are teaming up with Honda Motor Co., Ltd. on a new ...
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Japan's Tech Titans Just Teamed Up to Build a Trillion-Parameter AI—And It's Not Here to Chat

SoftBank, Sony, Honda, and NEC have formed a new company in Japan to build physical AI for robots and machines.

Global Robotics Industry Converges on Japan for Humanoids Summit Tokyo 2026

Tokyo is emerging as a global center for humanoid robotics as industry leaders from around the world prepare to gather for ...
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SoftBank CEO Son says smart robots can revitalise Japan growth, competitiveness

TOKYO (Reuters) - SoftBank Group Corp Chief Executive Masayoshi Son on Wednesday said so-called smart robots can revitalise Japan's economy and competitiveness, doubling down on robotics just as the ...

AI enters religion: ‘Robot monk’ in Japan goes viral, delivers Buddhist sermons at Kyoto temple

AI-powered ‘Buddharoid’ robot monk unveiled at Shoren-in Temple in Kyoto goes viral, sparking global debate on the role of ...

Robots compete against humans in 1st humanoid half-marathon

The race was sponsored by a department of the Beijing municipal government. While both humans and androids took part, the ...
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Video: 3D-printed railway station built overnight in Japan with ABB robot’s help

Automation technology from ABB Ltd has helped construct Japan’s first 3D-printed railway station building, ...