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- 1Japan Weighs Humanoid Robots to Replace Some Military Personnel▼Japan to Consider Replacing Some Military Personnel with Humanoid Robots
Japan is considering replacing some of its military personnel with humanoid robots, according to a report carried by military-focused media. The proposal reflects Japan's broader push to address personnel shortages and modernise its Self-Defense Forces through robotics. Details on which roles could be automated, the timeline, and the budget involved have not been disclosed, and no official government decision has been announced yet.
- 2Skylark Labs builds AI letting robots learn after deployment●Skylark Labs researchers develop AI system that enables robots to keep learning after deployment
Researchers at Skylark Labs have developed an AI system that enables robots to continue learning even after they have been deployed in the field. The announcement, reported by Robotics & Automation News, points to a shift away from static, pre-trained robot models toward systems that adapt to new environments and tasks in real time, a capability seen as key for industrial and service robotics.