Humanoid robots set for explosive growth
The robots are expanding into healthcare, logistics, retail, hospitality and education as AI advances fuel global demand.
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Published: 21 July 2026
Source: ITWeb (ZA)
Category: News
Topics: Healthcare · Children & education · Agents & autonomy
Retrieved: 22 July 2026
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