Signs...your mind is tricking you

Signs...your mind is tricking you

A train operator gets creative using optical illusions in a bid to enhance station safety.

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Panasonic unveils robotic assist arm

Panasonic unveils robotic assist arm

Panasonic unveils a robotic arm that can assist human labor.

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Contraception by smartphone

Contraception by smartphone

Birth control and medical prescription may be getting a boost from technology.

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Epsilon-4 rocket releases 7 satellites

Epsilon-4 rocket releases 7 satellites

Japan's space agency JAXA places seven satellites in orbit from its Epsilon-4 rocket.

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Autonomous tractor aims to ease farmers' burden

Autonomous tractor aims to ease farmers' burden

A self-driving tractor is among new technology Japan is developing to assist its aging farmers.

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Boeing to use Japanese firms in electric plane project

Boeing to use Japanese firms in electric plane project

Boeing and Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry have a new agreement on developing electric planes.

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CES launches with focus on autonomous vehicles

CES launches with focus on autonomous vehicles

Japanese automakers are showing off the latest self-driving high-tech at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

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 Hayabusa touchdown set for February

Hayabusa touchdown set for February

Japan's space probe Hayabusa 2 will attempt its first landing on asteroid Ryugu between February 18th and 24th.

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New way to mourn

New way to mourn

A robot may create a new way to mourn in Japan.

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Traffic rules revised for autonomous cars

Traffic rules revised for autonomous cars

Japan's Police Agency finalizes a revised road traffic law to make autonomous driving possible in the near future.

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