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Shimane holds off Nagoya; Ibaraki loses to Chiba

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 05 05:28 PM

The Nagoya Diamond Dolphins couldn't make it 3 wins in a row in the B.League, as they fell short 94-86 against the Shimane Susanoo Magic on Sunday. Read more »

Thirdy, San-En snap skid with rout of Ibaraki

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 24 04:14 PM

The San-En NeoPhoenix got back on the right track after demolishing the Ibaraki Robots, 83-66, on Sunday afternoon. Read more »

Thirdy, San-En snap skid with rout of Ibaraki

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 24 04:14 PM

The San-En NeoPhoenix got back on the right track after demolishing the Ibaraki Robots, 83-66, on Sunday afternoon. Read more »

B.League: Kemark Cariño set to make Aomori debut

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 21 01:23 PM

Filipino center Kemark Cariño is expected to make his debut in the second division of the B.League this weekend. Read more »

Juan GDL makes 1st start but Earthfriends stay winless

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 18 11:54 AM

Juan Gomez de Liano started for the first time in five games, but Earthfriends Tokyo Z continued to struggle. Read more »

Kiefer, Shiga complete sweep of Ibaraki

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 10 04:21 PM

The Shiga Lakestars averted a late collapse to grab their second straight win over the visiting Ibaraki Robots, 85-77, on Sunday afternoon. Read more »

UP coach Perasol in full support of Javi GDL's move to pros: 'He has paid his dues'

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 06 10:17 AM

"He deserves now to earn from the countless hours he spent in the gym, perfecting his skills." Read more »

Javi Gomez de Liano is latest Filipino to play in Japan league

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 05 04:58 PM

(UPDATED) Former UP standout Javi Gomez de Liano is the latest Filipino player to sign as an Asian import in Japan. Read more »

Japan's SoftBank suspends production of chatty robot Pepper

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jun 29 06:27 PM

Japan's SoftBank has suspended production of its humanoid robot Pepper, a company spokeswoman said Tuesday, seven years after the conglomerate unveiled the signature chatty white android to much fanfare. Read more »

The ulti-mutt pet? Chinese tech company develops robo-dogs

Helen Roxburgh and Qian Ye, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 08 01:08 PM

NANJING, China - It's whip fast, obeys commands and doesn't leave unpleasant surprises on the floor -- meet the AlphaDog, a robotic response to two of China's burgeoning loves: pets and technology. Read more »

Robots target coronavirus with ultraviolet light at London train station

Reuters
Posted at Sep 24 05:05 AM

LONDON - Robots that can kill the coronavirus with ultraviolet light have been brought in at one of London's biggest train stations, St Pancras International, as it tries to restore customer confidence in the safety of travel hubs. Read more »

Could injectable microrobots one day run in your veins?

Kelly Macnamara and Laurence Coustal, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 27 05:48 AM

LONDON - Scientists have created an army of microscopic four-legged robots too small to see with the naked eye that walk when stimulated by a laser and could be injected into the body through hypodermic needles, a study said Wednesday. Read more »

Human Rights Watch eyes treaty banning 'killer robots'

Robin Millard, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 11 06:09 AM

GENEVA - Human Rights Watch said Monday it was seeking a new international treaty to halt the race towards fully autonomous weapons, claiming a growing number of countries wanted an outright ban.   Read more »

Robots: Allies during virus crisis, enemies later?

Pierrick Yvon, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jun 17 12:11 PM

When human contact needs to be kept to a minimum, robots can save lives and factories. But when the coronavirus crisis is over, will they amplify job losses? Read more »

Robots on hand to greet Japanese coronavirus patients in hotels

Reuters
Posted at May 01 04:18 PM

TOKYO - Coronavirus patients with light symptoms arriving to stay at several Tokyo hotels are likely to get a lift from a pleasant surprise - a robot greeter in the lobby. Read more »

Shopping robots come into their own in locked-down English town

Reuters
Posted at Apr 25 04:05 PM

MILTON KEYNES, England - A fleet of robots on wheels that deliver shopping in the English town of Milton Keynes have seen their popularity surge as residents are stuck indoors due to the coronavirus lockdown. Read more »

AI, digital transformation to enhance Filipino productivity: Microsoft PH boss

Jessica Fenol and Cathy Yang, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 04 06:18 PM

Artificial intelligence and digital transformation can enhance the productivity of Filipino workers and help boost the economy despite posing a threat to low-skilled jobs, Microsoft country general manager Andres Ortola said Wednesday.    Read more »

Robot-loving Japan struggles to automate human work

Motoko Rich, The New York Times
Posted at Jan 01 11:16 AM

Japan, the world’s third largest economy, hopes that robots and other types of automation will help solve its demographic problems and impending labor shortage. That priority is reflected in a government blueprint, dubbed Society 5.0 and repeatedly emphasized by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Read more »

Public high school students, nagtagisan sa DOST robotics competition

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 21 12:13 AM

Bahagi ito ng tagisang robotics ng DOST Science Education Institute. Read more »

Higit 70 robot lumahok sa 1st national robotics competition sa Laguna

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 24 12:38 AM

Mga robot na nagbo-bowling, lumulusot sa obstacle course, at tila nagre-wrestling ang ilan sa lumahok sa first national robotics competition sa lungsod ng Santa Rosa. Read more »