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Kawasaki unveils dog-shaped robot companion for older people

Original: Kawasaki Heavy unveils dog-shaped robot companion for older people

Kawasaki Heavy Industries has unveiled a dog-shaped robot designed to accompany and assist elderly people. The Japanese industrial group, better known for motorcycles and heavy machinery, is positioning the companion robot for Japan's rapidly ageing population, where demand for care support technology is growing.

Why now: Japan's ageing population is driving interest in robots that can support and befriend older adults.

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• Kawasaki Heavy unveils dog-shaped robot companion for older people · The Japan Times

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