A video showcasing KAIST’s latest humanoid robot walking, running, performing taichi, waving a sword, and grasping a bottle.

As part of JST/ERATO, Igarashi Design UI Project, members of Keio University have developed a novel control scheme for bipedal robots and virtual characters called “Walky”.

Takara Tomy’s I-Sobot was once the World’s Smallest Humanoid Robot in production.

Fujitsu, YNU, and UEC have developed an Office Delivery Robot capable of transporting up to 20kg (44 lbs) of cargo around the office, while simultaneously serving as a communication tool.

NEC is opening the lid on their communication robot PaPeRo with a new 3-year lease program open to corporations and researchers.