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Hardware·Oct 12·all news from October 12, 2026

China's Robotic Hands Key to $5 Trillion AI Humanoid Development Race

Chinese manufacturers have established a lead in the production of robotic hands, a critical component for the development of human-like artificial intelligence systems. This hardware proficiency marks a key advantage for China in the broader international competition to create advanced humanoid robots, a sector currently valued at a projected 5 trillion dollars.

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