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  2. Moon rover-inspired robot could be a game-changer for Japan’s ...

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    Japan’s population is the oldest in the world, with few young people working in agriculture. But now its farmers are getting help from a robot called Adam. Moon rover-inspired robot could be a ...

  3. Ageing Japan: Robots may have role in future of elder care

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    The global market for nursing care and disabled aid robots, made up of mostly Japanese manufacturers, is still tiny: just $19.2 million in 2016, according to the International Federation of Robotics.

  4. ASIMO - Wikipedia

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    ASIMO (Advanced Step in Innovative Mobility) is a humanoid robot created by Honda in 2000. It is displayed in the Miraikan museum in Tokyo, Japan.On 8 July 2018, Honda posted the last update of ASIMO on their official page stating that it would be ceasing all development and production of ASIMO robots in order to focus on more practical applications using the technology developed through ASIMO ...

  5. Companion robot - Wikipedia

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    Paro is a pet-type robot system developed by Japan's National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST). The robot, which looked like a small harp seal, was designed as a therapeutic tool for use in hospitals and nursing homes. [17] [18] The robot is programmed to cry for attention and respond to its name. [17]

  6. Japanese robotics - Wikipedia

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    Robots are also seen as a solution to Japan's declining birth rate and shrinking workforce, which is an important issue in Japanese society. Although the number of workers that a robot could replace varies on the type of industry, a robot may do the job for several workers and can provide an answer to the nation's declining workforce.

  7. Wakamaru - Wikipedia

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    Wakamaru greeting the viewer. Wakamaru is a Japanese robot made by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries that is intended to perform natural communication with human beings. [1] The yellow, 3-foot domestic robot debuted in 2005 at a $14,300-$15,000 USD price-point exclusively for Japanese households. [2]

  8. Hybrid Assistive Limb - Wikipedia

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    The Hybrid Assistive Limb (also known as HAL) is a powered, soft-bodied exoskeleton suit developed by Japan's Tsukuba University and the robotics company Cyberdyne.It is designed to support and expand the physical capabilities of its users, particularly people with physical disabilities.

  9. Pepper (robot) - Wikipedia

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    Pepper is not a functional robot for domestic use. Instead, Pepper is intended "to make people enjoy life", enhance people's lives, facilitate relationships, have fun with people and connect people with the outside world. [28] Pepper's creators hope that independent developers will create new content and uses for Pepper. [29]