Japan is turning to robots and AI tracking tech as dementia cases rise and thousands of older residents go missing each year.

As Japan continues to see a rise in dementia patients, the country is actively adopting advanced IT technologies to address ...

Japan, home to one of the world's most rapidly ageing populations, is facing a severe social challenge: a growing dementia crisis coupled with a critical shortage of human caregivers. To tackle this, ...

Sharp has announced a cute new pocket-sized AI device called “Poketomo,” designed to be your smart companion for daily chats and emotional support. The device launches in Japan this November and comes ...

Computer science and philosophy scholar Fernando Nascimento took to the airwaves recently to feature in a discussion on Maine public radio about “humanoid robots.” How close are robots to replicating ...

A new wave of AI robot companions is moving beyond clinical tools to aid the elderly providing emotional support and critical reminders for meals, medication, and appointments.

Machines already occupy intimate places in our lives — and depending on whether software like Siri is functioning like we want it to, machines can often seem like friends or foes. But do we actually ...

What started as a digital niche concern has become a worldwide trend that is redefining relationships, ethics and even the ...