From Boston Dynamics to Tesla, US companies are racing to build humanoid robots that can automate everything from factory work to folding laundry.

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This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. In an Indian town, workers fold towels while wearing cameras, providing data to teach AI robots how to move and ...

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