Manufacturers Test Humanoid Robots in Factories

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Humanoid robots were once the stuff of science fiction. Now, robots with two arms and two legs may soon be deployed in assembly plants and warehouses. Several tech start-ups, including Agility Robotics and Apptronik here in the U.S., are set to mass-produce humanoid robots. And, some automotive OEMs, including BMW, Mercedes, Hyundai and Toyota, are testing the technology in their assembly plants.

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