From factories to homes, Chinese companies are pushing robots into the real world. But turning increasingly capable machines into viable businesses remains a major test for the industry.
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From factories to homes, Chinese companies are pushing robots into the real world. But turning increasingly capable machines into viable businesses remains a major test for the industry.
Industrial humanoid robots on display at the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing, Aug 19, 2026. (Photo: Reuters/Maxim Shemetov)
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