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Beyond China's humanoid robots, a quieter machine revolution is unfolding

Beyond China's humanoid robots, a quieter machine revolution is unfolding
BBC News Monday 24 August 2026, 22:13 UTC 1 min read
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There are more than two million robots working in China's factories - and they are scaling up fast.

There are more than two million robots working in China's factories - and they are scaling up fast.
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