The Japan Times

Humanoid robots race past humans in Beijing half-marathon, showing rapid advances

Developers showed off the fast-improving robots and their autonomous navigation skills, highlighting the sector's rapid technical advances.

This humanoid robot can almost run as fast as a human sprinter

The demonstration centers on a controlled track test in which the robot passes a speed-measurement device at peak velocity. Unitree says the measurement may not be

AI enters religion: ‘Robot monk’ in Japan goes viral, delivers Buddhist sermons at Kyoto temple

AI-powered ‘Buddharoid’ robot monk unveiled at Shoren-in Temple in Kyoto goes viral, sparking global debate on the role of artificial intelligence in religion and the future of spiritual teachings.

This Japanese Robot Isn't Stealing Jobs, It's Taking The One No Human Wants

Japan is deploying physical AI out of demographic necessity as an ageing, shrinking workforce leaves automation the only viable path.