A robot from Chinese company AgiBot is displayed during the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, the United States, Jan 6, 2026. [Photo/Xinhua]

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A robot from Chinese company AgiBot is displayed during the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, the United States, Jan 6, 2026. [Photo/Xinhua]