Japanese scientists devise robot finger with ‘human skin’
The skin can be regenerated if damaged. It is likely to lead to the development of robots whose skin has a similar texture to that of humans.
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MSDF training vessel docks in London, marks 120th anniversary of Japan-UK alliance
It was the first time in six years for a Maritime Self-Defense Force training vessel to call at London. This latest visit echoes a stopover in Japan by the Royal Navy’s Carrier…
Will leaders of South Korea, Japan begin reconciliation talks at NATO summit?
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will be seeing each other in person for the first time at the NATO summit.
Mathematicians, firms to help govt solve social issues using AI
The use of AI and big data is spreading rapidly, creating more situations, in fields such as image processing, cryptography and finance, in which mathematical knowledge is…
5 Russian warships pass through Tsushima Strait
The ships, including a destroyer, entered the Sea of Japan, the Japanese defence ministry official said.
Processing power: Robot speeds production at Nagoya food manufacturer
The robot, which stands 1.53 meters tall and weighs 40 kilograms, was manufactured by RT Corp., a Tokyo-based robot-development company.
US military ramps up activities in and around Okinawa
The US appears to be trying to improve the deployment capabilities of its forces in East Asia as part of efforts possibly aimed at deterring China and North Korea, amid a…
Japanese Yen falls to 24-year low
The yen, outside the euro zone, fell over 0.5 per cent to a 24-year low of 135.835 per dollar, continuing to weaken after the Bank of Japan dashed any expectations of a change in…
Sports car sales accelerating in Japan
Observers say the uptick is especially notable among people who enjoy spending money on their hobbies and are looking for ways to avoid crowds amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Japan’s video game giants profit from back catalogs
A major reason for older titles’ continuous good sales is the shift from brick-and-mortar retail to downloading.