The sensation created by this newly introduced female robot is primarily attributed to its nearly perfect realistic design. The research and development team dedicated significant effort to shaping ...

The introduction of this robot not only showcases Japan's deep expertise in the development of realistic robots but also reflects a profound insight into the societal demand for robotic companionship.

Japanese startup Groove X, founded by an alumni of SoftBank Group Corp's robotics unit, unveiled its first creation on Tuesday - a companion robot designed to make users happy.

Toy fans of all ages, as well as industry professionals, braved the searing heat of August's final weekend to attend the 2025 ...

Welcome to the rise of Grok Valentine and Ani, the newest AI companions from Elon Musk’s xAI—two digital entities that have taken Japan by storm and are quietly reshaping the global emotional ...

From the perspective of industry insiders, AI companion robots currently on the market are still relatively homogeneous, mostly "smart speakers" that form dialogues using large models.

Companion robots enhanced with artificial intelligence may one day help alleviate the loneliness epidemic, suggests a new report from researchers at Auckland, Duke, and Cornell Universities.

Could AI-powered Robot “Companions” Combat Human Loneliness? Companion robots may help socially isolated people avoid the health risks of being alone Companion robots enhanced with artificial ...

Toyota Motors’ communication robot Kirobo Mini is equipped with artificial intelligence and a built-in camera. The robot is capable of recognizing the face of the person speaking to him and ...

AI robot companions for kids go dark as company shutters. The company, Embodied, announced this week it had lost funding and will close up shop, reports Aftermath.

Need for innovation Most Japanese scientists continued to pursue pure robotics research, but internationally the application of advanced AI technologies had begun to merge with robotics.