AI-powered ‘Buddharoid’ robot monk unveiled at Shoren-in Temple in Kyoto goes viral, sparking global debate on the role of ...
As Japan grapples with an ageing population and shrinking workforce, researchers in Kyoto are turning to artificial intelligence to fill an unlikely gap: Buddhist monks. Scientists at Kyoto University ...
Artificial intelligence (AI) technology aiding religious practices is rapidly spreading. Examples include video calls with an ...
Japanese researchers have unveiled a robot monk powered by AI that they say can dispense spiritual advice, and which could one day ease shortages of its human counterparts.