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The Next Big Influencer Is This 4-Foot Robot From China

The Unitree G1, a 4-foot robot from Chinese robotics company Unitree, has become an online influencer due to its relatively affordable price and crowd-charming abilities, but its practical utility for real jobs remains uncertain, according to a Wired report by Zeyi Yang.

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The Next Big Influencer Is This 4-Foot Robot From China
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By Zeyi YangSource:

Wired AIThe Unitree G1 has found online fame as a relatively affordable robot that can charm a crowd. But can it ever hold down a real job?

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