Japan robot makers focus on function over form in humanoid machines

Kawasaki Heavy and others unveil models at international exhibition in Tokyo

20251203N Kawasaki Kaleido robot

Kawasaki Heavy Industries released the newest model of its Kaleido humanoid robot on Dec. 3. (Photo by Hiromi Sato)

EISAKU NITTA and HIROMI SATO

December 4, 2025 06:36 JST

TOKYO -- Kawasaki Heavy Industries' new prototype robot may not look as human as some of its competitors' machines, and it is equipped with only limited artificial intelligence.

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