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Penguin cam

ASAHIKAWA, Japan - An Humboldt penguin wears a small camera at Asahiyama Zoo in Asahikawa, Japan's northernmost prefecture Hokkaido, on Nov. 20, 2014, as an IT-related company in Tokyo begins distributing live moving images from the camera to smartphones. The camera, which is 7 centimeters in diameter and about 160 grams in weight, is worn by the penguin on a belt for two or three hours a day.

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Humanoid robot for risky work unveiled

HAGA, Japan - A handout photo shows a humanoid robot designed to take on work at construction sites and other risky places unveiled by Bridge builder Kawada Industries Inc. and two partners on Sept. 8. The HRP-3P robot demonstrated its functions at Kawada's plant in the town of Haga in Tochigi Prefecture, walking on an icy surface as well as walking under simulated heavy rainfall. The battery-powered robot, which is 160 centimeters tall and weighs 65 kilograms, carries out remote-controlled and preprogrammed work.

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Researchers unveil robot capable of jumping into crouch

TOKYO, Japan - A group of researchers, led by Yasuo Kuniyoshi, an assistant professor at the University of Tokyo, on Sept. 12 at the university unveils a human-shaped robot named Daneel that is capable of jumping to a crouching position from its back. The robot, measuring 160 centimeters in height and weighing 70 kilograms, can jump from its back (top photo) to a crouching position (bottom photo) in two to three seconds.

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Humanoid robot for risky work unveiled

HAGA, Japan - A handout photo shows a humanoid robot designed to take on work at construction sites and other risky places unveiled by Bridge builder Kawada Industries Inc. and two partners on Sept. 8. The HRP-3P robot demonstrated its functions at Kawada's plant in the town of Haga in Tochigi Prefecture, walking on an icy surface as well as walking under simulated heavy rainfall. The battery-powered robot, which is 160 centimeters tall and weighs 65 kilograms, carries out remote-controlled and preprogrammed work. (Kyodo)

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Penguin cam

ASAHIKAWA, Japan - An Humboldt penguin wears a small camera at Asahiyama Zoo in Asahikawa, Japan's northernmost prefecture Hokkaido, on Nov. 20, 2014, as an IT-related company in Tokyo begins distributing live moving images from the camera to smartphones. The camera, which is 7 centimeters in diameter and about 160 grams in weight, is worn by the penguin on a belt for two or three hours a day. (Kyodo)

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Reserved space for large luggage on bullet trains

Photo taken on May 20, 2020, shows a luggage sizer placed at a shinkansen bullet train ticket gate at JR Tokyo Station. Tokaido, Sanyo and Kyushu shinkansen passengers with large luggage measuring more than 160 centimeters in total height, depth and width are required to make advanced reservations from the same day for the rearmost seats of cars so they can place their luggage in the space behind the seats. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Reserved space for large luggage on bullet trains

Photo taken inside a shinkansen bullet train at JR Tokyo Station on May 20, 2020, shows a space reserved for extra-large luggage under a new service that started the same day. Tokaido, Sanyo and Kyushu shinkansen passengers with large luggage measuring more than 160 centimeters in total height, depth and width are required to make advanced reservations for the rearmost seats of cars so they can place their luggage in the space behind the seats. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Reserved space for large luggage on bullet trains

Photo taken inside a shinkansen bullet train at JR Tokyo Station on May 20, 2020, shows a space reserved for extra-large luggage under a new service that started the same day. Tokaido, Sanyo and Kyushu shinkansen passengers with large luggage measuring more than 160 centimeters in total height, depth and width are required to make advanced reservations for the rearmost seats of cars so they can place their luggage in the space behind the seats. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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New N700S bullet train

Photo taken on Oct. 30, 2019, shows storage space on the deck of an N700S Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train for oversized baggage with a total length, height and depth exceeding 160 centimeters. The train, operated by Central Japan Railway Co., will commence commercial service in July 2020 linking Tokyo with Osaka. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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New N700S bullet train

Photo taken on Oct. 30, 2019, shows storage space on the deck of an N700S Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train for oversized baggage with a total length, height and depth exceeding 160 centimeters. The train, operated by Central Japan Railway Co., will commence commercial service in July 2020 linking Tokyo with Osaka. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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KDDI develops remote-controlled humanoid robot

A man remotely controls a humanoid robot, developed by KDDI Corp. and Telexistence Inc., via specialized goggles and gloves in Tokyo on May 29, 2018. Standing 160 centimeters tall and weighing 70 kilograms, the robot can copy the actions of its operator, such as taking something in its hand. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Researchers unveil robot capable of jumping into crouch

TOKYO, Japan - A group of researchers, led by Yasuo Kuniyoshi, an assistant professor at the University of Tokyo, on Sept. 12 at the university unveils a human-shaped robot named Daneel that is capable of jumping to a crouching position from its back. The robot, measuring 160 centimeters in height and weighing 70 kilograms, can jump from its back (top photo) to a crouching position (bottom photo) in two to three seconds. (Kyodo)