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Beijing-based company Galbot has launched its first humanoid robot-operated convenience stores in Hong Kong.

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TB Motherlode20 days ago

How stupid, good luck with that junk

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Buddhist Prepper21 days ago

Here they come! Gonna replace so many jobs! Bye-bye!!

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