Beyond China's humanoid robots, a quieter machine revolution is unfolding
There are more than two million robots working in China's factories - and they are scaling up fast.
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"If you are not needed by the world of AI and robotics, then you'll definitely be among those eliminated."
— Chen Tianyu , Academic
Key People
A young teacher at the Hangzhou Technician Institute, specializing in AI and robotics.
A member of the research and development team at CRP Technology.
Xi Jinping is the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China and President of China.
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There are more than two million robots working in China's factories - and they are scaling up fast.
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