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Embodied AI robots are one of the hottest topics at the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), which kicked off in Shanghai on July 17. As robots move from the lab into real-world scenarios, they need more than an intelligent "brain." They also need a pair of dexterous hands that can sense, grasp and manipulate real objects. What breakthroughs are driving China's robotic hands forward? And how close are robots to becoming part of everyday life? Join CGTN as we step into WAIC and find out!

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