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US startups seek to compete with China in humanoid robotics

The New York Times Business writes that the United States is trying to build its own humanoid-robot industry, even as China is already producing humanoid robots at scale.

It says a new wave of US startups believes there is still a window to compete, but notes that doing so will not be easy.

According to the outlet, the effort centers on the idea that American companies can develop a next generation of humanoid robotics, despite China’s early advantage in manufacturing.

The story focuses on the strategic race between US and Chinese robotics ecosystems and the challenges facing US entrants.

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