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Japan eyes use of robots to boost COVID-19 testing as Olympics loom

National Jan 19, 2021

Japan eyes use of robots to boost COVID-19 testing as Olympics loom

A Kawasaki Heavy Industries-built prototype uses a robotic arm to take a sample from a person's nose and can deliver the results in about 80 minutes.

AI, drones and 4K cameras: New tech boosts security systems in Japan

National Dec 20, 2020

AI, drones and 4K cameras: New tech boosts security systems in Japan

An increasing variety of technologies are being introduced in the field of security amid a serious shortage of personnel in the field.

SoftBank sells controlling stake in Boston Dynamics to Hyundai

Business / Corporate Dec 13, 2020

SoftBank sells controlling stake in Boston Dynamics to Hyundai

The Japanese conglomerate will keep a 20% stake through one of its affiliates and will work with South Korea's Hyundai to propel development.

Panasonic to trial self-driving home delivery robot in February

Business / Corporate Dec 8, 2020

Panasonic to trial self-driving home delivery robot in February

The device will deliver food and daily necessities purchased at shops to residents in an area of Fujisawa, Kanagawa Prefecture.

Hokkaido city calls in ‘Monster Wolf' to scare off wild bears

National Nov 16, 2020

Hokkaido city calls in ‘Monster Wolf' to scare off wild bears

by Elaine Yu and Hisako Ueno

A mechanical wolf with fake fur, bared fangs and flashing red eyes is keeping residents and crops safe in the face of increasing encounters with bears.

Osaka robot asks customers to wear masks and social distance

National Nov 14, 2020

Osaka robot asks customers to wear masks and social distance

The robot, equipped with a camera and sensors, is able to patrol around the store, observe customer movements and measure distance using lasers.

Japan's 'healing robots' help ease COVID-19 isolation

National / Science & Health Nov 3, 2020

Japan's 'healing robots' help ease COVID-19 isolation

by Kiwa Tashiro

Sales of automatons that gather data on the well-being of their owners have risen, with many being given as gifts to older parents.

PlayStation inventor starts new career making robots for no pay

Business / Corporate Oct 9, 2020

PlayStation inventor starts new career making robots for no pay

by Pavel Alpeyev and Yuki Furukawa

Ken Kutaragi, 70, wants to make affordable robots that can safely move around and do physical work alongside humans in factories and logistics centers.

You've got mail: Japan Post delivery robot debuts in Tokyo

Business / Corporate Oct 7, 2020

You've got mail: Japan Post delivery robot debuts in Tokyo

Using built-in cameras and sensors, the robot operated on a sidewalk in Chiyoda Ward, dodging obstacles such as utility poles, and crossed an intersection.

SoftBank unveils food service robot to reduce COVID-19 infection risk

Business / Corporate Sep 29, 2020

SoftBank unveils food service robot to reduce COVID-19 infection risk

The device, named Servi, can collect and drop off dishes, and carry a load of up to 35 kilograms.

Japan's robots fill the void as social distancing becomes the norm

Business / Tech Sep 22, 2020

Japan's robots fill the void as social distancing becomes the norm

by Donican Lam

Robots are being deployed in various roles, helping to navigate awkward social distancing issues.

As COVID-19 persists, Japan looks to send in the robots

Business Sep 19, 2020

As COVID-19 persists, Japan looks to send in the robots

by Alex Martin

A new wave of service machines has emerged amid the coronavirus pandemic to help maintain safety and social distancing.

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