Japanese researchers develop an adaptive robot motion system that enables human-like grasping using minimal training data.

This is the “Dragon Firefighter,” the new 13-foot-long inferno-quenching robot being developed in Japan. It’s basically a flying, remote controlled fire hose that can enter burning buildings and ...

"The benefits that robots deliver, such as tackling labour shortages, taking away routine tasks, or opening up new career ...

A nationwide survey in Japan shows divides in acceptance of home-care robots. Surprisingly, openness and trust, rather than age, determine whether people are willing to let robots into their homes and ...

* 80% would share data with doctors, but far fewer trust companies * Users value usefulness; developers //prioritize safety and privacy Japan, home to the world's ...