Source: generalsurgerynews.com TOKYO — Japanese robot makers have begun pushing advanced models that can work side by side with people on production lines, seeing growing demand among manufacturers concerned about crowded factories turning into COVID-19 hotbeds. In contrast to conventional industrial robots, which operate at high speeds and must be kept away from human workers for Read More
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Source: in.reuters.com TOKYO (Reuters) – In August, a robot vaguely resembling a kangaroo will begin stacking sandwiches, drinks and ready meals on shelves at a Japanese convenience store in a test its maker, Telexistence, hopes will help trigger a wave of retail automation. Following that trial, store operator FamilyMart says it plans to use robot Read More
Source: eng.ed.ac.uk The Japanese Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) runs a competitive Summer Program Fellowship Award scheme each year, offering 23 placements to UK applicants to carry out research at a partner institution in Japan for around two months. Kyle, who is in the first year of his PhD studies, will travel to Read More