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

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

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.

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 ...

KYOTO -- A Kyoto University professor and the artificial intelligence (AI) startup Teraverse have developed a "Buddharoid" ...

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

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

Japan’s biggest convenience store chain has started trials of robot workers in an effort to address a serious worker shortage in the country. A 7-Eleven shop in Tokyo will be the first to test the ...

Japan has deployed snake-like robots to remove Fukushima nuclear debris and boost decommissioning efforts. Cleaning up the ...

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 ...