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Here comes the new “intern!” Walker S, a Chinese humanoid #robot developed for industrial applications by Shenzhen-based company UBTECH, is now working at a local new energy car factory to assist with assembly and quality inspections. Have a quick look at its work routine!

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Alf2 years ago

@saulowize slow positive progress that you alluded to yesterday

WillmakeitBig2 years ago

The future awaits. Efficient fast robots

nobody🇨🇳2 years ago

It reminds me of an old man: Joe Biden

yami0446（互fo）2 years ago

so nice

veli ögreden2 years ago

looks realistic than others

Zane Jun （互關）2 years ago

This is the smart factory, which is really advanced

Oj Dufeal2 years ago

😮

Stephen Ramsdale2 years ago

Nice lateral tilt waddle, but thats not how humans move usually.

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