Japan has long been at the forefront of technological innovation, particularly in the field of robotics. However, in recent years, a seismic shift has occurred in the global robotics landscape.

In the heart of Japan’s bustling capital, Tokyo, a new chapter in the robotics narrative is being written by none other than Andy Rubin, the mastermind behind the ubiquitous Android operating system.

Japan’s Kanematsu Corporation and Intuition Robotics announced today a partnership to co-develop a Japanese market version of Intuition’s AI companion robot ElliQ, providing emotional support, ...