Now playing Next No Comment Robot cafe offers new spin on disability inclusion in Tokio At a Tokyo cafe, robots are intended to be more than just a gimmick, offering job opportunities for those who cannot work outside their homes. The robots are remotely controlled by disabled people, who can also communicate with customers via the robot. 20/08/2021
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Now playing Next Climate Has climate change made Tokyo 2020 the hottest Olympics in history? Everyone thought this Olympic Games would have been defined by the pandemic. Instead, the searing temperatures have been the focus. 03/08/2021
Now playing Next Tech News Movements of Olympic athletes inspire robot art in a Tokyo zen garden The robots, which once made cars, are mesmerising visitors to Tokyo 2020 with their peaceful tracing movements. 03/08/2021
Now playing Next Health news It's red hot in Tokyo. Here's how the Olympic athletes are coping Ice vests, air conditioners, and a whole lot of preparation. We asked the experts how the world's best athletes can beat the heat in Japan 03/08/2021