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Does China Have a Robot Bubble?
17 December 2025 at 13:01
The Chinese government is betting that robots will drive economic growth. But the bots can’t really do much yet.
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Does China Have a Robot Bubble?
17 December 2025 at 13:01
The Chinese government is betting that robots will drive economic growth. But the bots can’t really do much yet.
A new Chinese humanoid robot appeared so lifelike that workers cut its leg open during a demonstration last month.
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