Move Over, Humans. China's Robots Are Taking Over
China is rapidly advancing its humanoid robotics industry with strong government backing, creating a technological and economic challenge for the U.S., which leads in AI software but lags in hardware production and scale. The race isn't just about innovation—it's about labor, military str
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