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Global Debate | Humanoid robots: Why we can't afford to wait

Why should we embrace humanoid robots today? According to distinguished chair professor Seeram Ramakrishna from Tsinghua University, it's not just about technology but about demographics. Families are shrinking, people crave independence and we need machines that can enter our personal and social spaces. In the same way that, without investment and vision, we would never have transformed transportation. The question is not whether robots are ready – it's whether we are ready to commit. Do you agree?

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