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Unusual Experiences only Found in Tokyo

Tokyo doesn’t just march to the beat of its own drum—it’s conducting an entire orchestra that nobody else can hear. This ...
TechSpot

Japan's latest Gundam-style giant robot takes on railway maintenance duties

WTF?! Japan has a history of creating real-life, Gundam-style giant robots, but they tend to be for entertainment purposes rather than practical applications. However, the country has just started ...
Business Insider

I spent 4 nights at a robot hotel in Tokyo. The future of hospitality is here — but it still needs fine-tuning.

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Giant Humanoid Robots Start Working On Japan's Railways To Ease Labor Shortages

Tom has a Master's degree in Journalism. His editorial work covers anything from archaeology and the environment to technology and culture. Tom has a Master's degree in Journalism. His editorial work ...
Honolulu Star-Advertiser

AI robots might be the key to caring for Japan’s elderly

Yukiko Namekata, a resident at an elder care facility in Tokyo run by Zenkoukai, and her caregiver follow the movement of a miniature humanoid robot called PALRO. At top, AIREC, an artificial ...
Yahoo

I spent 4 nights at a robot hotel in Tokyo. The future of hospitality is here — but it still needs fine-tuning.

Japan is known for technological innovation and hospitality, influencing new hotel trends. Michelle Gross spent 4 nights at Yotel Tokyo Ginza, a hotel that leverages robots and automation. She says ...