Japan

Mar

TechnologyArchax, Japan, Robots

ARCHAX: The Future of Human-Piloted Robots from Japan

Tsubame Industries is a startup based in Tokyo. The company has unveiled "ARCHAX," a 15-foot-tall robot piloted by humans. This robot is inspired by Japanese mecha and anime characters like Gundam. Weighing 3.5 tons, ARCHAX boasts 26 degrees of freedom in its joints, allowing for a range of movements. The creation of ARCHAX represents a significant engineering achievement. Tsubame Industries collaborated with various partners, including meviy, an AI-driven parts procurement platform developed by MISUMI Group Inc., to streamline the development process. This collaboration allowed for efficient sourcing and manufacturing of complex components, expediting production timelines. ARCHAX is positioned as a…

Tsunami Warning Issued After 6.9 Magnitude Earthquake in Kyushu, Japan

Jan

By Theviralmail

Announcement, WorldEarthquaka, Japan, Kyushu, Sesimic, Tsunami

Tsunami Warning Issued After 6.9 Magnitude Earthquake in Kyushu, Japan

A powerful earthquake measuring 6.9 on the Richter scale struck Japan’s Kyushu region on Monday, January 13, 2025, sending shockwaves through the area. Despite the intensity of the earthquake, there have been no reports of casualties or significant damage so far. The earthquake, which occurred in the Hyuga-Nada Sea, was felt across the region, and the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami warning for several areas, including Miyazaki and Kochi. However, no major destruction has been reported, although a 20 cm high tsunami was observed in Miyazaki. The European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported that the quake occurred at a…