Dec 14, 2014

Why Japan has bet its revival on humanoid robots - SFGate

TOKYO — Tap a touch screen in the Miraikan science museum, and a woman seated nearby on a plush white chair beams a placid smile. Japanese researchers have created humanoid robots that can walk and run, and some with faces that mimic emotions with startling accuracy. “The adoption of robots tailored to the individual needs of each workplace is without a doubt a major trump card that will drive...