AIST

AIST, or the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, is a Japanese government research organization established in 2001 to promote innovation and industrial development. It conducts cutting-edge research in fields such as robotics, artificial intelligence, materials science, and energy technology. AIST is known for developing advanced humanoid robots, including the HRP series, in collaboration with other institutions. Its work supports Japan’s leadership in automation, smart manufacturing, and sustainable technology.

Japan’s Humanoid Robots: 50+ Years of Advancements

May 4, 2026September 23, 2024 by Mike Kalil

Since beginning its journey into humanoid robotics over 50 years ago, Japan has made decades of steady progress.

Humanoid Robot Timeline: From Ancient Automata to 2075

May 3, 2026May 31, 2024 by Mike Kalil

Elektro Humanoid Robot by Westinghouse Electric Corporation

Let’s start in Ancient Greece with the emergence of automata, machines designed to complete tasks or mimic human actions.