by Miho Cuffee | Apr 8, 2026 | News
Washington CORE recently sat down with Yukiko Hoshino, Senior Researcher at KAWADA Technologies, to explore the evolution of “symbiotic robots” designed to work alongside humans. The discussion highlighted Japan’s distinctive approach to robotics, emphasizing...
by Miho Cuffee | Apr 8, 2026 | Insight
In Japan, “symbiotic robots,” designed to coexist with humans, are rapidly gaining visibility across society. These robots are active in a wide range of settings, supporting elderly care, assisting individuals with disabilities, enhancing industrial productivity, and...
by Miho Cuffee | Mar 25, 2026 | Insight
Buying a home in the United States is now more difficult than ever before. Home prices have surged while housing construction has struggled to keep pace, driven by rising labor and material costs as well as persistent workforce shortages. The result is a nationwide...
by Miho Cuffee | Dec 2, 2025 | News
Housing affordability remains a critical challenge across the U.S., with nearly one in three households now considered cost burdened. Inflation-driven increases in construction material prices and other factors have slowed housing development, resulting in a severe...
by Miho Cuffee | Dec 2, 2025 | Insight
For millions of Americans, the pursuit of secure, affordable housing has become a bigger challenge than ever. Recent years have witnessed a steady uptick in rents and home prices, and it is not just people with low incomes who are shouldering the burden of these...
