Admittedly, Japanese comedy is something of an acquired taste. Still, we’re forced to question the claim that this robot, named Kobian, makes people laugh in any way other than awkwardly. Normally, we ...

A robot that can display seven different emotions including joy and disgust, has been unveiled at Waseda University in Tokyo, Japan. The humanoid called Kobian uses its entire body to reflect each ...

May 26, 2009 When in science fiction films robots show anything other than blind obedience – or something akin to feelings – it tends to spell trouble for the human race. I, Robot and Blade Runner ...

Humanoid robots are being developed all over the world (but especially in Japan) with many purposes in mind, with assistance to the sick and elderly as two of the most important areas. The problem is ...

Japan's Tmsuk and Waseda University have certainly proven themselves capable of pushing the boundaries of robotics on their own, but few could have been prepared for what they were able devise when ...