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Japan's entertainment robots turn to AI to offer comfort
Original: Japan's entertainment robots diversify with AI, offer comfort
Japanese entertainment robots are diversifying with artificial intelligence capabilities, moving beyond simple performance to provide emotional comfort to users. Companies in Japan are equipping the machines with AI so they can interact more naturally and respond to people's feelings. The development reflects a broader push in Japan's robotics industry toward companion-style robots as the population ages and demand grows for technology that offers companionship.
Why now: Interest in AI-powered companion robots is growing as Japan's robotics industry expands into emotional support roles.
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- Japan's entertainment robots diversify with AI, offer comfort · Japan Wire by Kyodo News
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