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

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

Japan is turning to robots and AI tracking tech as dementia cases rise and thousands of older residents go missing each year.

As Japan continues to see a rise in dementia patients, the country is actively adopting advanced IT technologies to address ...

KYOTO, Japan -- Japanese makers of electronic parts and semiconductor devices are joining an initiative to develop and ...

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 ...

Fanuc and Nvidia are working together to build AI-powered industrial robots that can understand voice commands and operate ...

Adaptable, AI-enabled robots for personalized life coaching and physical assistance could help us become a more productive and inclusive society. What if instead of replacing us in our jobs, ...

From demonstrating its rescue capabilities during disasters to busting a move and serving up drinks, the latest advances in ...

Researchers at Chiba University conducted a large-scale survey among older adults, families, caregivers, and developers to understand the acceptance of home-care robots, highlighting how privacy, ...