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November 26, 2015

China dreams of electric sheep at robot conference
Beijing (AFP) Nov 25, 2015
In a martial artist's white silk pyjamas, a man practised tai-chi in harmony with a motorised arm at a Beijing exhibition showcasing a vision of robots with Chinese characteristics. Vehicles with automated gun turrets sat alongside drink-serving karaoke machines at the World Robot Conference, as manufacturers sought new buyers for their "jiqiren" - "machine people" in Chinese. The push has support at the highest levels of government. President Xi Jinping issued a letter of congratulations for t ... read more

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