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Japanese technology company Softbank denies it’s pulling the plug on its friendly, talking, bubble-headed Pepper robot. “There is absolutely no change to our Pepper business,” Softbank ...

The humanoid robot named "Pepper", designed by Japanese telecommunications company Softbank, was seen in action wearing a Buddhist robe chanting sutras at Japan's largest funeral and cemetery expo.

Japan is home to the oldest population in ... Downstairs, a humanoid robot called Pepper was leading an activity session for around 30 day centre attendees. Speaking in a cheerful voice, she ...

Japanese professional baseball began letting ... the representative added. Pepper robots are often seen at shops of major mobile carrier Softbank Corp. and have become well-known, but what is ...

In Japan, they are often seen as companions. From Astro Boy to real-world humanoids like Pepper, robots occupy a beloved niche in Japanese culture. This familiarity breeds trust, and that trust ...

Telexistence Inc and FamilyMart Co are rolling out a fleet of AI-driven robots to restock shelves in 300 convenience stores across Japan. The robot arms are designed to replenish drinks in ...