RE: Fourth Oddities Spotted in the News
07-01-2026, 07:47 AM (This post was last modified: 07-01-2026, 07:47 AM by robkelk.)
07-01-2026, 07:47 AM (This post was last modified: 07-01-2026, 07:47 AM by robkelk.)
The Register: Japan wants 10 million more robots by 2040, some providing medical care
Millions of robots in Japan by 2040? The article doesn't mention any particular anime by name, but I know what I thought of. They do mention the general case, though:
Quote:Japan has updated its national robotics strategy with a goal to adopt 10 million robots by the year 2040, with some intended to provide medical care.
Minister for the Economy, Trade and Industry Ryosei Akazawa yesterday announced the amended strategy, which envisions more robots working to provide medical care, or taking on roles in the food and beverage manufacturing sectors.
Millions of robots in Japan by 2040? The article doesn't mention any particular anime by name, but I know what I thought of. They do mention the general case, though:
Quote:South Korea announced a similar plan to become a robotics powerhouse on Monday, so let battle be joined! Hopefully not giant robot battle – an aspect of robotics that’s a notable feature of Japanese popular culture.
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Rob Kelk
Sticks and stones can break your bones,
But words can break your heart.
- unknown
Boycotting most products from the USA as long as that country's leader continues to threaten to annex my native country.
Government of Canada: How to immigrate to Canada
Government of Canada: Claiming refugee protection (asylum) from within Canada