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Why It’s Nearly Impossible to Build a Robot Without China

Why It’s Nearly Impossible to Build a Robot Without China
NYT Business Thursday 11 June 2026, 09:01 UTC By Meaghan Tobin and Keith Bradsher 1 min read
Key Points

Building on the country’s electric vehicle industry, Chinese companies are making robot parts at a scale and price point others can’t match.

Building on the country’s electric vehicle industry, Chinese companies are making robot parts at a scale and price point others can’t match.
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