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This Humanoid Robot Is a Terrifyingly Competent Office Intern

Flexion Robotics, a startup established by former Nvidia engineers, is developing new methods to train humanoid robots for general office tasks. The company aims to improve how machines acquire practical skills, potentially increasing the efficiency of automated workplace labor.

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