At the time of its launch in 2015, Erica was dubbed not only the most beautiful but also the most intelligent android. Several other female-like robots have made headlines since then, but the Japanese ...

Still from a Yamaha commercial advertising Charlie, a little robot that uses automatic composition technology to communicate by singing. (Image via Courthouse News) TOKYO (AFP) — Nami Hamaura says she ...

Compact robots that can rest on human shoulders are guiding tourists around Tokyo, but their creator is touting a more ...

On Tuesday, two androids were introduced in Japan by Osaka University professor Hiroshi Ishiguro, and will be on display at the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation in Tokyo starting ...

At several restaurants in the heart of Tokyo, robotic felines glide effortlessly between tables, balancing trays of steaming dishes. With a flick of the ears and a cheerful “Meow,” robots announce ...