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Japan's entertainment robots diversify with AI, offer comfort

Sharp, Casio and Yukai are targeting emotional comfort and novelty as Japan’s companion robot market is forecast to top $7.37 billion by 2032.

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The range of home entertainment robots is becoming increasingly diverse in Japan, with some providing emotional comfort like pets, and others serving as fashion accessories due to their cute appearance.

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Japan’s AI entertainment robots offering emotional comfort

Japan’s AI entertainment robots offer emotional comfort and diverse features, from pet-like companions to interactive accessories for users. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Japan's entertainment robots diversify with AI, offer comfort

The range of home entertainment robots is becoming increasingly diverse in Japan, with some providing emotional comfort like pets, and others serving as fashion accessories due to their cute appearance.

·Tokyo, Japan
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Japan: Home Robots Enter an Era of Emotional Interaction.

While early generations primarily garnered attention for their ability to move and mimic animal behavior, newer products are leveraging AI to enhance interaction and emotional expression. Humanoid robots compete in realistic simulation challenges. Serbia enters large-scale production of humanoid robots. Humanoid robots learn to get back up after making mistakes.

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Kyodo News+ broke the news in Tokyo, Japan on Friday, October 2, 2026.
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