Thermos flies to space
JAXA taps home goods company Tiger to make a canister that can bring delicate materials from the International Space Sta...
read moreDuck robots help organic farming
Duck robots could become a new method of pest and weed control in rice paddies.
read moreOlympic mascot robot unveiled
A robot made in the image of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic mascot Miraitowa is unveiled.
read moreFood service robots for grocery, convenience stores
New robots to help alleviate staff shortages at grocery and convenience stores are small and unintimidating to accommoda...
read moreUnderwater drone is making waves
A city in western Japan adopts a new underwater drone to help respond to disasters.
read moreDrones demystifying mirages
A museum and university in Toyama Prefecture are using drones to gain a better understanding of the mirages off the Sea ...
read moreMayor's Tesla triggers backlash
Taxpayers in a Tokyo suburb are angry at government officials for deciding to use high-end Tesla electric cars for offic...
read moreBudget rocket lifts off
A small factory makes a low-cost rocket with a little help from another tiny business.
read moreNarita airport to use facial recognition technology for boarding
Narita airport will be introducing a facial recognition system to speed up boarding starting next year.
read moreBicycle is making its mark
A unique bike could make cycling a more "re-markable" activity.
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