Japanology Plus · SEASON 8
Personal Robots
Episode 18 · 2021-09-02
- Documentary
- Talk
Episode overview
It's common to find robots in factories, assembling products. But recently, Japan has been embracing personal robots: devices designed to aid conversation, provide companionship and offer emotional support. Innovative new examples are constantly hitting the market. Our guest is robotics researcher Niiyama Ryuma. He introduces us to the latest personal robots, and talks about his own research. He explains his vision of a future where robots are a part of people's families.
28 minutes
Season 8 episodes
1. Moss2021-01-12
2. Libraries2021-01-19
3. Japanophiles: Sheila Cliffe2021-01-26
4. Ukiyo-e2021-02-02
5. Japanophiles: Richard Halberstadt2021-03-16
6. Cleaning Tools2021-04-08
7. Lacquerware2021-04-22
8. Suits2021-05-06
9. Emergency Goods2021-05-13
10. Japanophiles: Chad Mullane2021-05-27
11. Furoshiki: Wrapping Cloths2021-06-03
12. Japan vs. Epidemics, Part 2: Modern History2021-06-17
13. Tiny Houses2021-07-01
14. Watches & Clocks2021-07-08
15. Plastic Food Samples2021-07-15
16. Japanophiles: Asa Ekstrom2021-07-29
17. Cats and Japan2021-08-05
18. Personal Robots2021-09-02
19. Scissors2021-09-16
20. Japanophiles: Marty Friedman2021-09-30
21. Luck2021-10-07
22. Tatami2021-10-28
23. Chests & Cabinets2021-11-11
24. Japanophiles: Nicholas Rennick2021-12-02
25. Bamboo2021-12-16
26. Ainu: A National Museum of Ainu Culture2021-12-23
27. Ainu: A New Generation2021-12-30
