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These Japanese Researchers Are Making Holograms You Can Touch
The Haptoclone is an interactive system that creates holographic images that you can "feel."
The Japanese Professor Who's Spent Three Decades Perfecting a Human Avatar
Susumu Tachi feels like the moment for telexistence has finally come.
Robots Could Take Over Nearly 50 Percent of Jobs in Japan in the Next 20 Years
A new report says Japan could be hit harder than the UK and US by the robo-revolution.
'Street Fighter' Sumo Horse Racing Is What It Sounds Like, Yet So Much More
The Japanese Horse racing association teamed up with the Sumo association to make a free game that might appeal to millennials.
This Swordless Samurai Robot Is Seeking Harmony with Humans
'AI Samurai' is going on a world pilgrimage to find itself.
This AR Device Turns Your Forearm into an Imaginary Tablet
The ARmKeypad combines a smart watch and specs so you can take notes on your arm.
Researchers Threatened a Robot With a Knife to See If Humans Cared
The first neurophysiological evidence of humans’ ability to feel for robots.
This VR Headset Lets You See the World Through the Eyes of a Robotic Teddy Bear
Because we’ve all wanted to feel what it’s like to be a stuffed animal.
Giant Squid Babies Found for the First Time
A Japanese marine biologist published a paper on the first records of a young giant squid.
Why Most Photos You See of Feudal Japan Are Deceptive
Samurai were fascinated by the chemistry of photography, which was seen as a symbol of Western progress.
This Odd-Looking VR Headset Can Change the Taste of Your Food
The idea is to change humans, not the food itself.
This Pocket-Sized Robot Is Your Next Smartphone (and Best Friend)
Yes, it's a phone that's also a tiny personal robo-buddy.