A group of researchers in Japan has unveiled to the media a humanoid robot that can offer advice based on Buddhist teachings.

A new humanoid robot developed by Kyoto University researchers offers Buddhist guidance and rituals, addressing Japan's ...

Kyoto University debuted “Buddharoid,” an AI-powered robot monk that answers questions about Buddhism, raising big questions for temples.

At a quiet temple in Kyoto, something unusual unfolded. A robot walked slowly across the floor, gesturing carefully and speaking in a calm, measured v.

Researchers have unveiled a robot that’s powered by a Buddhist scripture-trained AI that can walk, bow, and hold face-to-face religious conversations.

Japanese researchers have unveiled a robot monk powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) that they say can dispense spiritual advice and maybe one day ...

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Japan aims to mass-produce humanoid robots by 2027 as Hitachi deploys AI-powered models and the government backs a domestic robotics strategy.