"Robotics Research"

#13541255

6 Apr 2026

HIROSHIMA, JAPAN - APRIL 5: A Unitree Go2 quadrupedal robot, decked out in festive red and orange ribbons, takes a leash-led stroll through the streets of Hiroshima, Japan, on April 5, 2026. While this high-tech 'pet' is a product of Chinese innovation, its presence in Japan highlights a massive 2.4 trillion yen domestic market for service robotics, where 'companion bots' are rapidly moving from sci-fi novelties to everyday urban fixtures to help bridge the gap in the nation's shrinking, aging workforce.

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#13541256

6 Apr 2026

HIROSHIMA, JAPAN - APRIL 5: A Unitree Go2 quadrupedal robot, decked out in festive red and orange ribbons, takes a leash-led stroll through the streets of Hiroshima, Japan, on April 5, 2026. While this high-tech 'pet' is a product of Chinese innovation, its presence in Japan highlights a massive 2.4 trillion yen domestic market for service robotics, where 'companion bots' are rapidly moving from sci-fi novelties to everyday urban fixtures to help bridge the gap in the nation's shrinking, aging workforce.

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#13541257

6 Apr 2026

HIROSHIMA, JAPAN - APRIL 5: A Unitree Go2 quadrupedal robot, decked out in festive red and orange ribbons, takes a leash-led stroll through the streets of Hiroshima, Japan, on April 5, 2026. While this high-tech 'pet' is a product of Chinese innovation, its presence in Japan highlights a massive 2.4 trillion yen domestic market for service robotics, where 'companion bots' are rapidly moving from sci-fi novelties to everyday urban fixtures to help bridge the gap in the nation's shrinking, aging workforce.

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#13541258

6 Apr 2026

HIROSHIMA, JAPAN - APRIL 5: A Unitree Go2 quadrupedal robot, decked out in festive red and orange ribbons, takes a leash-led stroll through the streets of Hiroshima, Japan, on April 5, 2026. While this high-tech 'pet' is a product of Chinese innovation, its presence in Japan highlights a massive 2.4 trillion yen domestic market for service robotics, where 'companion bots' are rapidly moving from sci-fi novelties to everyday urban fixtures to help bridge the gap in the nation's shrinking, aging workforce.

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#13541259

6 Apr 2026

HIROSHIMA, JAPAN - APRIL 5: A Unitree Go2 quadrupedal robot, decked out in festive red and orange ribbons, takes a leash-led stroll through the streets of Hiroshima, Japan, on April 5, 2026. While this high-tech 'pet' is a product of Chinese innovation, its presence in Japan highlights a massive 2.4 trillion yen domestic market for service robotics, where 'companion bots' are rapidly moving from sci-fi novelties to everyday urban fixtures to help bridge the gap in the nation's shrinking, aging workforce.

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#13541260

6 Apr 2026

HIROSHIMA, JAPAN - APRIL 5: A Unitree Go2 quadrupedal robot, decked out in festive red and orange ribbons, takes a leash-led stroll through the streets of Hiroshima, Japan, on April 5, 2026. While this high-tech 'pet' is a product of Chinese innovation, its presence in Japan highlights a massive 2.4 trillion yen domestic market for service robotics, where 'companion bots' are rapidly moving from sci-fi novelties to everyday urban fixtures to help bridge the gap in the nation's shrinking, aging workforce.

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#13541261

6 Apr 2026

HIROSHIMA, JAPAN - APRIL 5: A Unitree Go2 quadrupedal robot, decked out in festive red and orange ribbons, takes a leash-led stroll through the streets of Hiroshima, Japan, on April 5, 2026. While this high-tech 'pet' is a product of Chinese innovation, its presence in Japan highlights a massive 2.4 trillion yen domestic market for service robotics, where 'companion bots' are rapidly moving from sci-fi novelties to everyday urban fixtures to help bridge the gap in the nation's shrinking, aging workforce.

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#13541262

6 Apr 2026

HIROSHIMA, JAPAN - APRIL 5: A Unitree Go2 quadrupedal robot, decked out in festive red and orange ribbons, takes a leash-led stroll through the streets of Hiroshima, Japan, on April 5, 2026. While this high-tech 'pet' is a product of Chinese innovation, its presence in Japan highlights a massive 2.4 trillion yen domestic market for service robotics, where 'companion bots' are rapidly moving from sci-fi novelties to everyday urban fixtures to help bridge the gap in the nation's shrinking, aging workforce.

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#13475791

20 Mar 2026

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 12: A large blue 'AI' logo is displayed during the Appliance and Electronics World Expo 2026 (AWE2026) at Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC), in Shanghai, China, on March 12, 2026.

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#13475775

20 Mar 2026

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 12: Zeroth M1 humanoid robots are displayed at the Appliance and Electronics World Expo 2026 (AWE2026) held at the Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC) on March 12, 2026, in Shanghai, China.

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#13475776

20 Mar 2026

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 12: Zeroth's humanoid robot is displayed during the Appliance and Electronics World Expo (AWE) 2026 at the Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC) in Shanghai, China, on March 12, 2026.

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#13475423

20 Mar 2026

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 12: Humanoid robots in purple jackets and black pants are displayed in a low squatting position next to people who are resting at Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC), in Shanghai, China, on March 12, 2026.

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#13475424

20 Mar 2026

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 12: Humanoid robots in purple jackets and black pants are displayed in a low squatting position next to people who are resting at Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC), in Shanghai, China, on March 12, 2026.

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#13475427

20 Mar 2026

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 12: Robots are seen sitting on the floor during the Appliance and Electronics World Expo 2026 (AWE2026) at Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC), in Shanghai, China, on March 12, 2026.

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#13475428

20 Mar 2026

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 12: A robot is seen sitting on the floor during the Appliance and Electronics World Expo 2026 (AWE2026) at Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC), in Shanghai, China, on March 12, 2026.

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#13475429

20 Mar 2026

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 12: Robots are seen sitting on the floor during the Appliance and Electronics World Expo 2026 (AWE2026) at Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC), in Shanghai, China, on March 12, 2026.

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