Pacific Rim and the Legacy of Giant Japanese Robots
By RENO J. TIBKE - [15/5/2013 - 09:26] - 
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A Slice of Giant Japanese Robot Lineage: With a marketing campaign aimed at pretty much any human being with electricity, high levels of robo-geekery aren’t at all required for one to be aware of this summer’s giant robot & monster[...]
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Top 4 Robot-Themed Short Films of 2013 (thus far)
By RENO J. TIBKE - [8/5/2013 - 06:06] - 0 - Robot
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2013’s Top 4 Robot Short Films Japan’s yearly Golden Week, a 10-day stretch of spring garnished with national holidays, tends to shut down almost every industry save tourism & travel. Of course this includes J-robotics movers and s[...]
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Japan’s Taking Robot Action: Honda, Sekisui House, and New Government Funding
By RENO J. TIBKE - [1/5/2013 - 05:45] - 3 - Robot
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Everyday Robots, the Ones That Have Forever Been Coming… They Might Actually Get Here? Well, in Japan, anyway. Two massive companies and one or two government agencies have assembled some intriguing and aggressive robot launchpad[...]
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Japan’s Kuratas vs. The U.K.’s Mantis: Pure Science Robot Showdown!
By RENO J. TIBKE - [24/4/2013 - 05:29] - 4 - Robot
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Have you heard of the robot maker species that doesn’t need a grand research goal, isn’t motivated by government competitions or corporate interests, and doesn’t necessarily care if their efforts result in profit? Japanese [...]
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Japan’s Creepiest Robots (and why they’re not)
By RENO J. TIBKE - [10/4/2013 - 03:33] - 0 - Robot
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We’re rolling, and 3, 2, 1 – ACTION: “Gee-whiz Bob, those crazy Japanese robot guys are at it again, how about a ridiculous soundbite and poorly executed pun, and hey, here’s an unoriginal one-liner, ha, ha, ha, those Japanese an[...]
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Japan’s Industrial Robotics Situation: it’s Interesting. Seriously!
By RENO J. TIBKE - [27/3/2013 - 02:06] - 0 - Robot
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Sweet, More J-Robots! …Oh. Industrial Robots? Okay, today will not be heroic rescue & recovery robots, nor life-changing assistive robots for the disabled and elderly. No, today we’re talking Japan’s industrial robots, and th[...]
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Dear Assistive Robot Industry, We Need You! Sincerely, Rapidly Aging Japan.
By RENO J. TIBKE - [20/3/2013 - 05:20] - 1 - Healthcare Household Robot
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Okay, so what’s an assistive robot? Well, they’re a lot more cool and useful and tech than it might sound. Think of them more like… social robots, or maybe cybernetic enhancements, or, some years down the road, but not too[...]
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Japan’s Robot Renaissance (Fukushima’s Silver Lining)
By Akihabaranews Contributor - [15/3/2013 - 05:15] - 6 - Robot
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All of Japan took a few moments Monday to pay respect to the losses suffered in the Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami Disaster of March 11, 2011. As human beings we move forward, and we work to find the good even in terrible situations. In[...]
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Panasonic subsidiary, Activelink, in alliance with Mitsui Corp. to make exoskeleton power-assist robots
By Stephen - [4/3/2013 - 11:52] - 0 - Robot
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To expand their capabilities in the power-assist robot business, Panasonic subsidiary, Activelink Co., Ltd. and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. agreed to form a business and capital alliance. Activelink was established as a subsidiary company [...]
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Kirobo, the Robot Astronaut – KIBO ROBOT PROJECT – Robot to join the International Space Station team
By Stephen - [4/3/2013 - 05:00] - 0 - Robot
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We recently wrote about a robot named Robi who is a member of the Japanese family. Now, Dentsu Inc. has announced the names “Kirobo” and “Mirata” for two humanoid communication robots being developed under the K[...]
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DeAGOSTINI – Robi – Charming Robot and member of the family that you can assemble by yourself
By Stephen - [22/2/2013 - 03:07] - 3 - Robot
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DeAGOSTINI Japan, a publisher that issues a weekly magazine specializing in collectable items, launched “Robi”, the friendly robot that wants to be part of the family. He can understand more than 200 words so he listens to [...]
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Takara Tomy releases water activated Robot Fish
By todd - [21/2/2013 - 06:50] - 0 - Toy
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Toy maker, Takara Tomy, releases nationwide on March 7th, a line up of four independent swimming robot fish. About the size of your average goldfish, these water activated fish swim around quite realistically as soon as they hit the wa[...]
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United Arrows – Marionettebot – Clothing store mannequin imitates movement
By Stephen - [18/2/2013 - 02:48] - 1 - Hands On
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Another good example of the mix of technology, interesting ideas and craziness in Japan. United Arrows, A popular clothing chain store in Japan created the Marionettebot – a store show window display mannequin in Shibuya, Tokyo t[...]
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Power Loader power amplification exoskeleton robot
By Daimaou - G.G-B - [10/1/2013 - 03:02] - 0 - Robot
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This power amplification robot, called Power Loader, is currently under development by Activelink, a Panasonic subsidiary venture. The aim is to achieve a robot that can freely utilize power beyond human strength, in emergencies or on [...]
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Samsung Releases robotic vacuum cleaner “Smart Tango Corner Clean”
By Daimaou - G.G-B - [2/1/2013 - 05:39] - 0 - Household
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Samsung launched robotic vacuum cleaner “Smart Tango Corner Clean” with upgraded dust removal capability for corners on the 2nd. Unlike the previous versions of robotic vacuum cleaners with fixed side brushes, Smart Tango Corner Clean [...]
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Sharp Cocorobo robot vacuum cleaner updated – smaller model and updated app functions
By DigInfo TV - [26/11/2012 - 01:31] - 0 - Robot
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Sharp have updated their Cocorobo line of intelligent robot vacuum cleaners, with a new smaller model, as well as a Cocorobo Navi function, which allows the robot to be controlled when the user is outside the home. Cocorobo Navi can be[...]
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Brain Computer Interface used to control the movement and actions of an android robot
By Daimaou - G.G-B - [14/11/2012 - 05:46] - 0 - Press Conference Robot
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Researchers at the CRNS-AIST Joint Robotics Laboratory, are working on ways to control robots via thought alone. “Basically we would like to create devices which would allow people to feel embodied, in the body of a humanoid robo[...]
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Panasonic develops a prototype dry head spa robot
By DigInfo TV - [24/10/2012 - 06:55] - 0 - Healthcare Robot
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Panasonic has developed a prototype dry head spa robot, which in the future could be attached to a desk or bath. It uses robot hand technology previously developed for use in their hair washing robot. “For kneading the scalp whil[...]
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Toyota Partner Robot provides everyday assistance for people with disabilities
By DigInfo TV - [4/10/2012 - 10:28] - 0 - Press Conference Robot
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Toyota has developed the Partner Robot, to provide everyday assistance for people with disabilities. This robot has a compact, cylindrical body, so it can turn round in small spaces, as well as folding arms, which can do tasks such as [...]
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Daifuku Baggage Tray System moves baggage at 600m per minute
By DigInfo TV - [26/9/2012 - 04:36] - 2 - Robot
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The Baggage Tray System (BTS) is an airport baggage handling system developed by Daifuku. Unlike a conventional conveyor belt, this system puts baggage items on trays, one at a time. The BTS achieves a top speed of 600 meters per minut[...]
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Asimo got a new friend with Miimo, a new Robotic Lawn Mower from Honda
By Daimaou - G.G-B - [21/8/2012 - 11:44] - 0 - Environment Robot
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Sure you must be disappointed that Honda spent all it resources and brain matter in developing the next gen Lawn Mower instead of a nice little Robot butler. Still, I for once welcome this move! Why? Well simply because as a Kid I spen[...]
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Swumanoid swimming android robot from Tokyo Tech will help athletes swim faster
By DigInfo TV - [1/8/2012 - 07:51] - 0 - Press Conference Robot
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Swumanoid, developed by the Nakashima Group at Tokyo Institute of Technology, is a humanoid robot that replicates the motion of a swimmer. In the future, this robot is expected to help researchers analyze how people can swim faster, an[...]
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