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China’s UBTech Launches Consumer Humanoid Robots Amid Mixed Reactions
UBTech Robotics begins delivering companion humanoid robots in September, focusing on emotional interaction rather than household chores.
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South China Morning Post World
UBTech Robotics begins delivering companion humanoid robots in September, focusing on emotional interaction rather than household chores.
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