Japan Introduces Buddharoid, an AI-Powered Humanoid Robot That Brings Buddhist Teachings into Physical Form

Japan introduces Buddharoid, a humanoid robot that physically embodies Buddhist teachings, at a time when temples are having to cope with a monk shortage. Kyoto University researchers collaborated with tech companies Teraverse and X NOVA to build the system around China’s capable Unitree G1 humanoid robot. It has been clad in a basic grey robe [...]

Feb 26, 2026 0 1

Japan Introduces Buddharoid, an AI-Powered Humanoid Robot That Brings Buddhist Teachings into Physical Form

Japan introduces Buddharoid, a humanoid robot that physically embodies Buddhist teachings, at a time when temples are having to cope with a monk shortage. Kyoto University researchers collaborated with tech companies Teraverse and X NOVA to build the system around China’s capable Unitree G1 humanoid robot. It has been clad in a basic grey robe [...]

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