by Miho Cuffee | May 13, 2026 | Insight
As AI and robotics continue to reshape society, Japan is exploring a distinctly human-centered approach to technology. Rather than replacing people, avatar robots are being used to foster connection, purpose, and inclusion for individuals who are homebound due to...
by Miho Cuffee | May 13, 2026 | News
Washington CORE recently sat down with Ory Yoshifuji, Founder, CEO, and CVO of Ory Laboratory, to explore how avatar robotics can help address loneliness and social isolation in modern society. Best known for Tokyo’s Avatar Robot Café DAWN, Yoshifuji and his team have...
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...
