A new humanoid robot developed by Kyoto University researchers offers Buddhist guidance and rituals, addressing Japan's ...

Buddharoid can offer a sense of presence at religious sanctuaries in addition to voice communications. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Japanese operator KDDI has expanded its partnership with digital avatar maker Avita for the development of humanoid robots.

Japan aims to mass-produce humanoid robots by 2027 as Hitachi deploys AI-powered models and the government backs a domestic robotics strategy.