Humanoid Robots and the Art of Brewing Coffee in Japan
At a new Japanese cafe called “Hare to Ke,” humanoid robots handle the art of brewing coffee.
NEXTAGE
Nextage is a collaborative humanoid robot developed by Japan’s Kawada Robotics, designed for industrial automation and human-robot collaboration. Introduced in 2011, it features a dual-arm configuration with vision sensors and force control, allowing it to perform precise assembly, packaging, and inspection tasks safely alongside human workers. The robot is widely used in manufacturing environments for flexible production.