Developed in Japan, the ultrafine "soft yarn" actuator fibers are capable of bending, contracting, and producing complex three-dimensional movements when electricity is applied.

Robotics development hinges on critical physical components like actuators, sensors, and AI compute, which are concentrated in specific countries, creating chokepoints that influence global dominance.

Many Japanese companies are proving remarkably innovative and thriving off it in the age of AI. Yet their reluctance to trumpet their success often leaves investors in the dark. About time they learnt ...

The startup, which was created by Rivian founder RJ Scaringe, is looking to train on data from, and deploy in, Rivian's factory.

Japan has set a new sales target for domestically produced microchips, with the country aiming for an eightfold increase by 2040 compared with 2020 levels.

Barclays 28th Annual Global Healthcare Conference March 10, 2026 11:30 AM EDTCompany ParticipantsHani Abouhalka - Company ...

Already launched in Japan, the Roomba Mini Robot Vacuum & Mop + AutoEmpty Dock is available throughout the United Kingdom and Europe starting on March 10 via iRobot.com at €399 and £379.

A Silicon Valley-born AI startup is turning to Japan to prove AI can reshape one of the world’s largest industrial robot supply chains.

Humanoid Global Holdings Corp. (“ Humanoid Global ” or the “ Company ”) ( CSE:ROBO , FWB:0XM1 , OTCQB:RBOHF ), a publicly traded investment issuer focused on building and accelerating a portfolio of ...