Japan’s government is actively pushing robots into jobs that workers increasingly refuse to do, from lifting elderly patients in nursing homes to running repetitive tasks at rural factories. The ...

Japan, long a leader in industrial automation, has been trying to make eldercare robots happen for a long time.

Starting in early May 2026, a humanoid robot will attempt to do what thousands of ground crew workers do every day at Tokyo’s ...

At first glance, AI companions for lonely seniors can seem dystopian, looking less like innovation than a bleak sign of ...

AT first glance, AI companions for lonely seniors can seem dystopian, looking less like innovation than a bleak sign of ...

Artificial intelligence-enabled robot companions, personal behaviour monitors and pain management apps could soon be used ...

The dream of deploying humanoid robots in every home has created a new type of job. The only requirements are a head strap, a smartphone and a list of chores.

Robots, monitoring tools and smart apps could ease pressure on staff and help older Australians feel more connected, but experts warn the rush to adopt AI needs clear safeguards.

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Lower immigration has brought labor supply in line with shaky demand, but economists worry that such a slow-moving job market ...

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From “cat ladies” to care robots, this new show explores how attitudes to ageing are shifting and how society still struggles ...