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  • Powerful humanoid robots will take all blue-collar jobs

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    Brian Livingston

    By Brian Livingston

    The day when robots in human-like forms take over most unskilled jobs has arrived sooner than you may have thought possible.

    Robotics experts are agog over new artificial beings that appear to move about by themselves, learn skills by imitating humans, and are cheaper to employ than human workers by an order of magnitude.

    A company based in Shenzhen, China — Astribot Inc. — has sparked awe and wonder through the release of a video that shows a remarkable new mechanical servant. Known as the S1 robot, it demonstrates skills beyond the capabilities of most human beings you probably know.

    Read the full story in our Plus Newsletter (21.30.0, 2024-07-22).