Japan unveils its first AI buddhist monk robot as Kyoto University researchers turn to technology to support temples facing ...

Kyoto University debuted “Buddharoid,” an AI-powered robot monk that answers questions about Buddhism, raising big questions for temples.

Discover how AI robot monk "Buddharoid" offers 24/7 spiritual guidance at a Kyoto temple, blending Buddhist teachings with ...

Japan aims to mass-produce humanoid robots by 2027 as Hitachi deploys AI-powered models and the government backs a domestic robotics strategy.

Kyoto University unveils 'Buddharoid', an AI-powered robot monk, designed to support Buddhist temples facing a decline in clergy and worshippers.

A new humanoid robot developed by Kyoto University researchers offers Buddhist guidance and rituals, addressing Japan's ...

Japan has launched an AI robot monk designed to deliver spiritual advice and assist with religious rituals. The humanoid, called “Buddharoid”, was presented in Tokyo by Kyoto ...

University of Kyoto says the machine can answer sensitive questions that people may feel hesitant to share with other humans.

A 22-meter robot arm will help remove a third sample of radioactive debris from inside Japan's stricken Fukushima nuclear plant, its operator said Thursday, as it unveiled the snake-like device.

TOKYO -- At a university lab in a Tokyo suburb, engineering students are wiring a rubbery robot face to simulate six basic expressions: anger, fear, sadness, happiness, surprise and disgust. Hooked up ...