Using cold storage to lower energy prices in Japan
This summer has sent both temperatures and electricity prices soaring. One Japanese startup,...
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Soft robots are solving hard problems in Japan
Slithering robots sounds vaguely horrifying, but it turns out they’re incredibly useful....
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What the world really thinks about Japanese robotics
Japan was once the the undisputed global leader in robotics, but that’s simply not true...
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Corporate venturing as a path to innovation in Japan
You might think that large Japanese companies have trouble innovating. Unfortunately if you...
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Will Japan ever regain its lead in robotics?
In the popular imagination, Japan is almost synonymous with robots. While Japan once dominated...
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What’s next for climate tech startups & innovation
Last month I spoke on a panel about the future of climate tech. I was joined by Emi Naganuma, the...
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The surprising future of Japan’s new robot companions
Japan thinks about robotics and AI differently that the West. In addition to their functional,...
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How to sell innovation in cut-throat, low-margin industries
Some industries need to be dragged kicking and screaming to innovation. When margins are tight and...
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What today’s headlines don’t tell you about Fusion Energy
Fusion energy promises almost unlimited, inexpensive, clean energy. That’s a pretty big...
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How one innovative startup is selling true bionic legs
Startups solve real problems. During the boom times, the media focuses on the multi-billion-dollar...
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What it really takes to get your product approved by NASA
Not many startups land their tech on the moon. Dymon has designed an autonomous lunar rover that...
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The secret of humble food from expensive tech
The way we get our food is changing. Many are discussing how to make modern farming more...
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