The newest employee at a Tokyo 7-Eleven works through the night without a single break. It silently stocks drinks and other products with mechanical precision, and cleans and mops the floor whenever ...

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 ...

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, ...

The retail industry is rapidly transforming with the integration of advanced technologies. In a significant leap towards automation, Japanese convenience stores are now incorporating robot workers ...

Robots now see the world with an ease that once belonged only to science fiction. They can recognize objects, navigate ...