Yukiko Namekata, a resident at an elder care facility in Tokyo run by Zenkoukai, and her caregiver follow the movement of a miniature humanoid robot called PALRO. At top, AIREC, an artificial ...

TOKYO (Reuters) - Recently in Tokyo an AI-driven robot leaned over a man lying on his back and gently put a hand on his knee and another on a shoulder and rolled him onto his side -- a manoeuvre used ...

Chinese robot manufacturer AIMOGA Robotics, a subsidiary of the automaker Chery Group, showcased its ...

In Tokyo, a humanoid robot is being tested as a potential caregiver for Japan's aging population. Dubbed AIREC (AI-driven Robot for Embrace and Care), the system recently demonstrated its ability to ...

Every day, Tara is asked that question, not by a nurse, friend or family member, but by a little white robot that lives at her house. She is also asked whether she has drunk enough water, is reminded ...

Robots have never felt as close to becoming a part of everyday life as they do today. Their widespread use now seems likely in the near future. But as technology advances, important social questions ...

The U.S. is about to face a reckoning when it comes to its 65-and-older population outnumbering children for the first time. But other nations — including Japan — are facing an even steeper ratio of ...

First introduced in August 2025, GR-3 represents a new generation of humanoid robots built for human-centered scenarios. Standing about 165 cm tall with 55 degrees of freedom, the robot combines ...

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, ...

Home-care robots hold significant potential in empowering older adults. Researchers from Chiba University, Japan, assess factors influencing the willingness to use home-care robots among caregivers ...